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2014 Yamaha Raider on 2040-motos

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YearYear:2014 MileageMileage:0
Location:

Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford, TX
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Yamaha Raider tech info

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Yamaha Raider description

2014 Yamaha Raider, 2014 Star Motorcycles Raider If you want totally custom but would rather ride then wrench, have a look at the Raider by Star Motorcycles. It is truly the ultimate marriage of cruiser styling and total performance. Its 113-cubic-inch fuel-injected V-twin engine takes a back seat to no V-twin when it comes to power and reliability. And the rest of the chopper-inspired Raider is pure Star quality, designed and engineered by the world s best bike builders. 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 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. 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.

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2012 Piaggio X10 Maxi-Scooter with ABS, Traction Control and Electronic Suspension

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