This is by far my favorite cruiser. Mine is an early model, but still runs like a champ.

Sitting here watching this on my birthday and loving every second of it! Love my Raider. I enjoy all the videos. Sean, you made my day buddy.

They did an amazing job with the engine. The only thing that the Raider and Roadliner/Stratoliner needed to be great was a 6 gallon gas tank and a nice 6 speed transmission.

I’ve watched every single Yamaha raider motorcycle video that you have, I can’t wait til I get one !!

Yamaha Raider is a beast of a bike. I have one of the first ones made. Bought it in December of '07. I have just over 101k miles on it and very few problems. Had to replace the fuel pump housing about 5 or 6 years ago. Other than that, no real problems other than wear and tear (fork seals, etc.)

Who else laughed when he said humongous jugs yes I know I’m immature

I did a 1300 Stryker partial restoration earlier this year. That thing had some get up and go, I can only imagine the 1900 in this. Nice content. 😎🏁

i have an 2009 raider im in absolute love.so much power in every gear easy to hit 100mph if u want to or you can cruise with minimum vibrations.

Sean, I bought the 1303 Stryker after I watched a sample ride you did on a red Yamaha Stryker. It was a great video/test ride.

" because I know, I'm aware, I was there" dude, you crack me up. Sweet bike, i feel like even though it was out of the muscle 00's era it's look is timeless and handsome, plus it pushes and shoves so yeah, ok then.

I have an 09 Raider that stacks up well against other air cooled big twins. Unfortunately it doesn't hold a candle to any of my M109R's. Cool bike, but it's still second string to the M109R. Love them both for different reasons.

My 2009 Raider bought new in 2012 has averaged 42.4mpg over 33,641 miles as of last week. For a period of time when I could get non-ethanol premium, I was in the 44-45 mpg range. It's an awesome bike.

My work car has a 1.6 makes 120hp and weights 2800lbs so yea that bike would drag me backwards I’m sure.

I think it wold be awesome to see your review on the Yamaha Bolt,it looks like a sweet ride. it has 942 cc (57.5 cu in) 4-stroke air-cooled V-twin and it looks beautiful

I couldn’t afford a raider,, so I got a camo green bullet cowl Stryker and I love it !!! My first ever bike I bought new. Can’t wait to see you review one..

Thanks for the video and words of wisdom. I like it, but not the angular mirrors. If everything else on the bike is rounded or sweeping curves the mirrors should be too. So a friend of mine has a Shelby GT Mustang and always wanted to race my modest 750. I said you would win. But I could beat him with this right? I want three things on my next upgrade. I like Harley's but don't want an ocean liner type bike. 1.) I want a basic cruiser with lots of power. 2.) I want pegs that don't drag if I take a corner with hard bank. 3.) I want gear indicators on the gauge. Does this have that?

I have an 08 Raider it’s a great bike my daily rider! Yes, My car is a 1.2 L Chevy Spark now my bike engine is quite larger than my car engine. These Raiders are really reliable. They crank slow because the starter is geared low so the battery can turn over this beast. Yes, they are fast you get into top gear fast and the ride is firm. I have had numerous bikes this is my favorite!

Love your channel here in Canada. You forgot the yamaha star venture 1900 and the star eluder. Cheers , keep up the words of wisdom,

I remember wanting one of those when they first came out...now my new Heritage has a 114, but it took H-D a while to offer that. Anyway, thanks for the video, buddy!

I've been dreaming of riding again for so long and that would be a dream bike to me. I have an old Harley from the 70s that I've never ridden before. It's in pieces. A guy was trying to rebuild it for me as a tribute bike cause I lost my son and the guy died in an accident before he could finish it. I don't know how to fix bikes but I'll never sell it cause it means so much. You guys are really lucky and I enjoy the videos. Keep it up

Nice bike I love big engines on a bike makes them last a really long time and they can really get you around quickly without even straining like say a ninja 300 would have to do to keep the same pace! All that equals a bike that will be far more reliable and last forever!

They have the big bore kit. It bumps the 113 to 120ci😱

I could be wrong but I believe it cranks slow because it has a MMM relay like the suzuki marauder vz800. It's very common on the marauders to intentionally short the wires on that relay to make it crank normally because that relay doesn't really do anything

My first bike was a Yamaha virago 750. My last bike Yamaha virago 1100. I haven’t been on a bike in far too long. I’ve been looking at getting something again and getting back in the saddle. It’s interesting how the bike that caught my attention out of everything I could get is the Yamaha raider. Of course I get this, it’s gonna have to be completely customized and rebuilt from the ground up. Might as well get what I want.

What helmet/camera/microphone set up do you use? It's awesome when you have another guy driving too and you can hear both of you guys

My dream bike but it's been yrs since I rode. Considering starting with the V-Star 650. Any recommendations will be appreciated...

Awesome awesome motorcycle right there!!!! Love everything about it!!!!as always Indiana love to ya always bro

Yamaha makes great machines

Nice bike I want one lol oh and weres that glove test video we want to see how well they hold up befor putting that much money into a pair of them

@srkcycles do you prefer this or the m109r. Which is quicker?

What’s a better bike or would rather have? *A Honda VTX 1800 or this bike the Yamaha Star Raider?*

Have you ridden a 2016 Roadglide CVO? It turns over slow bc of the high compression btw

Hey bud on your Can-Am you said it was fully automatic but I seen you shifting continuously. will it shift without shifting?

While it's snow outside and I cannot ride my raider I am watching your videos lol

I have a Sportster XL1200L and I am planing to buy this bike. What are other alternatives?

Remember back when they used an 80ci(actually 1340cc) to power VW Beetle, and better than the car engine it came with.........imagine this engine powering a Bug I've considered putting floorboard on my Dyna Yamaha not only uses the same engine, but in the Stryker and the others that use the Stryker 1300cc engine the used the same piston.... they're just a shorter stroke

I have an ‘09. A 210 rear tire? Mine came with a 240. I thought the 240 came standard

That bike has a unique idle sound. Almost like a high pitch whine. Probably from the motor right?

Today's Sporster clutches are like butter compared to my 73XLCH. That one is like a hand workout

I've got to hand it to u,u r a great salesman,every bike u ride I want that bike,,,,lol,the only item I will change on that bike are the pipes,too long and gaudy for my taste, shorties would look great on the bike

Got a 2009 Strataliner. Same engine as the Stars. Great bike!

The pegs are ok but the first thing I did was throw a pair of Kuryakyn Swing Wing foot pegs on them great for multiple riding positions for your legs/feet.

Srk cycles if I'm ever in your part of town your going to have to test drive mine its 2011 full bolt ons flashed 240 back tire bullet fearing fastest bike ive ever been on had to let off at at 140mph

Bike is just awesome ,,,,,I believe I hVe one of the nicest ones around 👍👍👍👍👍👍

I really don't understand why is it 1.8l size engine that gives 80 horses? is it because of the physics of the piston size and weight?? As it's being V-Twin, could be the weight ratio taxing off the output???

i find the engine beautiful...it looks better than a harley because of the bigger rod tube

My guess would be that these bikes that crank over slowly have high cylinder pressures when doing compression checks.

Well...I see this was 2yrs ago. So I'm sure this bike is sold. How much did it go for?? Thanks

I used to own a 2007 Stratoliner in black. It really was a beautifully engineered bike.

You should do a video on the triumph tripple rocket 3

i was a long time hd fan and had several diff hd models,till i sold the last one to get a raider,i think the rocker box covers more closely resemble the hd covers,but overall the price of these bikes for what u get for the money makes hd's seem so ridiculous and just buying a name,and thats cool and all,also the power raiders put out is what ppl pay to put stage 2 or 3 in hd stock engines,those upgrades costing what a good used one of these can be bought for,dollar for dollar,raiders make hd's so overpriced

I think if you went to a race school the times would be more realistic but LOVE your vids and thatz from a chopper rider and remember ANY BIKE IS BETTER THAN NO BIKE

It's a shame #yamaha stopped making this monster. LOVE LOVE LOVE mine and will never get rid of her!

GOTTAOVE THE EAGLE CHIRP @2:14 !!!!!!!

I've wanted a Raider ever since I saw my co workers Stryker. Gotta get rid of some other project bikes first. And it would be larger than my 1.6L car.

its funy i see so many of these bikes here in iowa n missouri that couldnt sell new n now your luck if ya can find them used for cheap when they couldnt give them away new

Probably because it's a high compression motor, and Yamaha didn't wanna fork out to mass produce a more powerful Starter. So they threw on whatever they had laying around and it did the trick.

Road a stratoliner with the same engine. It's a beast for sure.

I don't understand how 1900 CC's can equal 85 horsepower. Can someone lmk? Is it all the torque or just how the engine is made? Cuz my 650 does around 70 and its a Yamaha as well. Awesome video btw Sean👍

Well, yeah, it's kinda like the big Ducati twins - except it fired on the second crank. A Ducati would probably get in at least another four cranks before it started up.

I wish Yamaha wouldn't have dropped this bike from their production line.

I have a 2014 SCL, I bought new. It's my third Yamaha and my favorite.

Sean you can also throw up to a 250mm rear tire no with NO mods to the rim or swingarm

those bags are aftermarket since they don't come stock on any model year or model of the Raider. They came in Raider base model, Raider S which is the chrome version, the SCL which was the 500 made and numbered Special Customs Line version, and the Raider Bullet with the headlight bullet windshield stock. I have a 2012 Raider S in Raven, (black glossy metallic) LOVE IT! Added quick disconnect bags and will add a quick disconnect windshield for long trips. I have a HUGE list of stuff i'm going to do to her. One part at a time as money allows.

My car engine is a 6.2L, so no. But loved the Raider when I had it, was a good fit with my car.

I bought my Raider new in 2015 and still have it today after buying two Harleys since then. Its still my favorite machine and ill never sell it.

That's like a pair of slugs from my bored out 454 Chev!

John Pelletier from unity Maine love what you guys do I usually don't comment a lot but I watch a lot

Would you choose a Yamaha Raider over a VTX1800?

KAWASAKI V2K 125CI 2053CC 116H/P 141T At the crank. Both great bikes .

Hey man! I haven't seen a vfr 800 video on your channel! I just bought a 2006 and wondered what your take is on it! I really value your input!

The Triumph water cooled 1200cc Twin in the new Thruxton and Speed Twin puts out similar torque and a little bit less bhp, plus does more MPG! (they both appropriately weigh 440 lbs or 200 Kg) Mind you, this is still an awesome bike. But at 700 lbs I would not be able to push it up the ramp at my house !

Getting one someday. Can’t wait

Why post another video of this bike if it says it’s already been sold on your website for several days now?

So this bike is just a heavy big version of a normal bike that runs at 3-4 seconds.....I’m guessing the added weight is good for the highway?

Why does it look like you have so many bikes in the shop, but very few on the website?

My Ford Escape comes with a 1.5L engine, but it has a turbo. Plenty of power.

What about the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000cc. Actual volume is 2053cc.

Nice bar hopper but not enough fuel for out West.

Z I ride a 2014 Yamaha scl Raider great bike.

Great vid Nice review

I miss these videos.

I know that this is an older video. You've moved, so much has transpired since you posted this video!!! I've spent most of my life playing around on two wheels...but in 2009....I found out I was going to be a Dad!!! Think of me what you will...but, I had a 1989 Yamaha FZ700 Genesis bike!!! Delta box frame, just a fun bike....but now there was a little one coming! I argued, stood the ground, and did what all other real men do.....I caved and sold the bike!!!! My son is about to be 14 years old now. His mom decided someone else was more important to her than me, so we've been apart since 2015. Long story short... watching a number of videos on KZfaq, and seeing your reviews....I got really interested in the Raider!!! Been a Yamaha fan forever and a day....so....the Raider, with that Ginormiss V-Twin, just reached out and grabbed me!! Been riding mine for over a year now..... totally Love it.....but now here's the kicker!!!! Sean.....I saw a video from you about the Stratoliner deluxe!!!! I said... that's my Raider with a ferring and bags!!! Suddenly I can see Two bikes in the garage!!! Lol...so...this mini book is only to say Thank You, May our Lord and God Bless you and your family until times indefinite!!! And as you say.... it's not what you ride...... it's how you get there!!! You, my Brother, helped me get there!!! Thanks again...and I apologize for the book! Lol😊

If you drop that bike then how hard would it be to pick up?

I rode a Stratoliner bounce the 140 Mark at 5000 RPMs and seconds. It was my friends bike and I offered to trade my ZX 12 Ninja for it. Ninja had full hindle exhaust and power Commander. That bike did 200mph. But wanted the couch with the massive saddle bags. He wouldn't trade

I love my Raider, but I don't get to ride it as much as I'd like! Too busy most of the time!

I have a 2006 Stratoliner S, bought when they first came out. I love this bike! Oh yeah, the engine is actually 1854 cc.

Stratoliner=Retro refrigerator handles on the front fender 😂

My motor guzzi clunks in every gear. I love it.

Slow crank might be the valves need adjusting? Hopefully the cam is not worn out.

Is it still for sale?

From the title, I thought you were going to be riding a VMax.

Raider owners, I’m looking at getting a bike that I can commute with, take on trips through the mountains, joyride, and be comfortable doing all of them. Would you honestly recommend a Raider for my needs?

Spinning and fish tailing on takeoff is the fun part

You guys should totally put the full bike stats in the description of each video. Just sayin

Almost bigger than my engine 🤣🤣... better tripple that bad boy

Love the stratoliner

Love the bike, love the video.

This or a 2017 yamaha R3?

I had a modded 1135 that made almost double that power..