2008 Yamaha Roadliner on 2040-motos

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YAMAHA FRONT FENDER TRIM

YAMAHA PASSING LAMPS

HIGHWAY CRASH BAR

KURYAKYN FRONT FOOT PEGS

HOPPE QUADZILLA FAIRING (AM/FM, SIRIUS, USB, 9 VOLT PLUG, CUSTOM PAINTED TO FACTORY MATCH)

YAMAHA DRIVER COMFORT SEAT

YAMAHA PASSENGER COMFORT SEAT

DRIVER BACK REST

PASSENGER SLIP ON BACK REST

YAMAHA PASSENGER FLOOR BOARDS

SLIP ON MUFFLER

KURYAKYN ISO VICTORY GRIPS

YAMAHA THROW OVER SADDLEBAGS

CHROME TAG HOLDER

BRIDGESTONE TIRES (NEW LESS THAN 200 MILES)

Introduced in 2008, the Roadliner S is a well equipped high-end power cruiser well equipped for the wars in that market segment. It leaves no one indifferent with its Art Deco style, abundant chrome, and impressive dimensions, more than enough to fight off the competition at that rarefied level.

Smooth and efficient drive-train
The responsive 1,854cc twin-cylinder engine impressed me with abundant acceleration for a relatively heavy bike, even when it was fully loaded for touring. 

The Yamaha engineers developed this engine specifically for the cruiser market, where low is king – as in low bike, seat, engine and center of gravity. And the 48-degree V-Twin delivers, with rocker-actuated valves and a relatively large bore to lower the cylinder heads as well as provide maximum torque where it lives, i.e. at low rpm. 

The good old Yamaha EXUP power valve, in titanium no less and controlled by the on-board computer, uses a sophisticated butterfly to regulate the exhaust flow and thus optimize torque at low engine speeds (smaller opening) and power (larger opening). Finally, two balance shafts largely eliminate the big mill’s vibrations and contribute to its smoothness.

The gearbox never flinches, shifting gears smoothly and easily.  

A chassis worthy of the machine
The Roadliner’s aluminum chassis, similar to the Road Star Warrior, delivers an effective mix of stiffness, sturdiness and lightness, and benefits from forging and welding techniques that increase quality while reducing production costs.

the rear suspension proves comfortable on smooth surfaces, and lives up to your expectations on bumpy roads, not forcing you to slow down in corners to maintain the proper trajectory. 

The flawless braking system, with two 298-mm front discs and four-piston calipers, responds we

at both high and low speeds, and even better when the big rear disc is called into play. 

Stylish and comfortable ergos
Yamaha’s designers worked hard to give the Roadliner S a unique appearance; the chromed parts stand out and every detail of the oh-so careful finish leap out at you. Just look at the wide seat, the large-diameter handlebars that conceal the usually visible wires and the impressive chromed brake and clutch master cylinders. The Roadliner is somewhat reminiscent of the Harley Davidson Road King, with its combination of fork, fork shrouds and two-bulb headlight, one for low beam and one for high beam.

The instruments are well designed and easy to read, and an old-style clock adorns the center of the gas tank. An analogue speedometer, a digital tach and a fuel gauge are also included. 

On the road
This Roadliner is a true gem: nimble, quick, responsive, powerful – quite an impressive machine Outstanding cruising qualities put it in a class of its own. Both torque and power make their dominating presence known when you start it up, with an immediate and powerful throttle response right off idle. Though it seems heavy, the S is easy to ride and tracks perfectly in high and low speed corners. The S is always comfortable on smooth roads, but try different rear pre-load settings on extemely bumpy roads.

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