2011 Yamaha Stryker Specs, Engine Features, and Video

Posted in Motorcycle, Stryker, Yamaha on April 1st, 2011 by jess

2011 Yamaha Stryker The 2011 Yamaha Star Stryker is a classic chopper-inspired cruiser, that sports a small round 60/55 watt high intensity halogen headlight, deep-bend fenders, a raised steering head, skyward tilted lean peanut shaped fuel tank,  low 26.4 in. seat, 21” front wheel, and a raked out front with 40 degree fork angle and 6 degree triple-clamp offset.  Powertrain is a fuel injected 1304 cc liquid-cooled short-stoke V-Twin with final belt drive that offers a low-end torque performance.  Engine features include SOHC valve train, ceramic coated cylinders, actuated roller rockers, pent roof combustion, tucked in radiator mounted between front frame and down tubes, single crankshaft pin design, and 2-into-1-into-2 exhaust with dual slash cut mufflers and three way honeycomb catalyzer.  The monocross style, 9-position spring preload adjustable, single shock, link rear suspension provides agile handling.  Long, lean, and clean, this bike is a machine admired by hardtail enthusiast.   Yamaha also offer a blacked-out Raven Stryker model as an alternative to the extensive chrome accents finish.

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2011 Yamaha Raider Specs, Engine Features, and Video

Posted in Motorcycle, Raider, Yamaha on April 1st, 2011 by jess

2011 Yamaha Raider - Star motorcycle The 2011 Yamaha Raider from Star Motorcycle is a chopper inspired custom cruiser.  It’s aggressive design shows off a stretched out fork, chunky 1.25-in. diameter handlebar, upward-tipped flangeless teardrop style fuel tank, tank-mounted gauges, low slammed riding position, thick rear tire, blacked out detail, adjustable multireflector headlight, and a 2-1-2 high performance exhaust with large size header pipes.  Power is generated by a fuel injected, air-cooled, long stroke, pushrod V Twin engine that displaces 1851 cc, and revs 123 ft.-lbs. of max torque.  The cylinder heads utilizes pent roof combustion chamber design, and the twin camshafts work hydraulic valve lifters.  The bike utilizes carbon fiber belt drive system that’s durable, low in maintenance, clean, quiet, and supportive of the rear suspension.  Unlike other raked-out bike, the Raider’s steering is lighter with a combined 6° yoke offset angle and 34° steering head (that adds to 40° rake).

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