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Chopper Meets Cruiser: The New 2012 Yamaha Stryker

speedshifter69 April 24, 2012 2012, Cruiser, new motorcycle, star motorcycle, Yamaha Motorcycles 2

“A muscular, forward-lunging look reinterprets iconic custom “chopper” styling for the 21st century.”

“With its raked out front end and “fists into he wind” riding position, this bike is pure attitude.”

2012 Yamaha Stryker – USA Specifications & Technical Details
MSRP* $11,340 (Reddish Copper) Available from September 2011
$11,340 (Candy Red) Available from September 2011
$11,090 (Raven) Available from September 2011

ENGINE:
Type 80-cubic-inch (1304cc) liquid-cooled V-twin; SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke 100.0 x 83.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Fuel injected fuel delivery system
TCI Ignition: Transistor Controlled Ignition
5-Speed Transmission; multi-plate wet clutch
Low Maintenance Final Drive Belt

CHASSIS:
Frame Steel double cradle
Suspension / Front Telescopic fork; 5.3-inches of travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock; 3.9-inches of travel
Brakes / Front Hydraulic disc, 320 mm
Brakes / Rear Hydraulic disc, 310 mm
Tires / Front 120/70-21M/C
Tires / Rear 210/40R18M/C
Wheels 5 spoke cast aluminum

DIMENSIONS:
Length 99.6 inches
Width 33.9 inches
Height 44.5 inches
Seat Height 26.4 inches
Wheelbase 68.9 inches
Fuel Capacity 4.0 gallons
Fuel Economy** 40.9 mpg
Wet Weight*** 646 lbs

Other:
1 Year Warranty (Limited Factory Warranty)

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Star Raider Custom: First Look.. In stock and ready to ride!

onebadbiker January 23, 2012 2012, Dillon Brothers News, new motorcycle, star motorcycle, Yamaha Motorcycles 1

We’ve gotten our first Raider Custom from Star Motorcycles.

You won’t see many of these on the road. It’s big, it’s shiny, and it’s got a whole bunch of custom features you won’t see on any other bike; Including factory custom paint and wheels. Currently we’re only slated to get one so like the Harley CVO motorcycles it won’t be available for long. Take a look:

The First Star Custom Raider

Key Features:

The Raider was inspired by the custom chopper movement, but since it’s a Star, it had to also handle, stop and go.
A 6-degree yoke angle—the first ever on a street-legal Star Motorcycle—makes it possible to achieve that custom look as well as neutral handling and straight-line cruisability: 33-degree rake plus 6 degrees yoke angle gives total rake of 39 degrees and 102mm of trail.
Custom 5-spoke wheels carry a 120/70-21-inch bias tire up front, and a wide, 210/40-18 radial out back—the tallest and widest ever on a Star.
Estimated 42 mpg* means this cruiser can go the distance between fill-ups.

the First Star Raider Custom

Engine:

113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled, OHV with 4 valves per cylinder, pushrod 48-degree V-twin pumps out max torque at just 2500 rpm and max power at 4500 rpm for powerful, relaxed cruising.
Four pushrod-activated valves and two spark plugs per cylinder provide optimum combustion efficiency along with classically beautiful engine architecture.
Ceramic-composite plated cylinders for superior heat dissipation with forged pistons cooled by oil jets. Provides outstanding reliability and longer engine life.
9.48:1 compression ratio and aggressive cam timing increase power output across the board.
Computer-controlled, twin-bore, fuel injection monitors multiple engine parameters to calculate perfect mixture under all conditions; wide-angle 12-hole fuel injectors provide excellent atomization.
A 3.5-liter airbox is hidden in the area below the fuel tank for great performance and clean styling.
Two-into-one-into-two exhaust with Exhaust Ultimate Power valve (EXUP®) inside boosts torque in the 2500-3500-rpm range.
Special custom-machining of the cooling fin edges gives a jewel-like appearance to the engine as light hits it from different angles.

Chassis/Suspension:

All-aluminum cast frame is light, rigid and tuned for light, athletic handling. A light, Controlled-Fill, aluminum swingarm casting complements the bike’s lithe style.
Low, sculpted seat holds the rider in place, and pullback bars reach back to enforce a casual, urban cruising style.
A 6-degree yoke angle—the first ever on a street-legal Star Motorcycle—makes it possible to achieve that custom look as well as neutral handling and straight-line cruisability: 33-degree rake plus 6 degrees yoke angle gives total rake of 39 degrees and 102mm of trail.
Custom 5-spoke wheels carry a 120/70-21-inch bias tire up front, and a wide, 210/40-18 radial out back—the tallest and widest ever on a Star.
46mm fork tubes serve a sweet appearance and an excellent ride through 5.1 inches of wheel travel.
A tucked-out-of-sight single shock out back provides a smooth ride under varying loads.
Flangeless fuel tank carries a full 4.2 gallons of fuel.
Front brake master cylinder with integrated lever operates a pair of 298mm front discs squeezed by strong monoblock calipers for excellent power and feel, with a 310mm disc out back.
Strong, light and narrow belt final drive contains embedded carbon fiber for even greater strength.
Wiring harness uses super-slim wires for compactness and lighter weight, and switchgear wiring is routed inside the handlebar for a clean appearance.

Additional Features:

Left-thumb operated high-beam switch, and right-thumb activated accessory driving light switch for great visibility.
Jewel-like fit and finish, and Star quality paint, chrome and attention to detail are evident all over the Raider.
Cool, tank-mounted instrumentation complements the custom look, and contains analog speedometer and fuel gauge, along with twin digital tripmeters, odometer and self-diagnostics.
Bright multireflector headlight, LED taillight and amber turn signals behind clear lenses give a custom look.
02 sensor and three-way catalyst reduce emissions.