Yamaha XV 1900 line - technical specifications and model range

The first mention of the Yamaha XV 1900 model appeared in 2006. The motorcycle was immediately announced in two flagship models:

• Midnight Star variant was offered for European markets ,
• for the USA - Roadliner .
• Raider, the second flagship of the line, was also announced for Americans.

The American version was continued in several additional modifications, which are discussed below. The Night Star was produced in only one version. The main difference was in color - Americans were offered several color options.

Appearance

The Yamaha XV 1900 Raider modification is distinguished by many design features. The shape of the frame itself is different. The fuel tank is raised higher and more angular, which further enhances the visual height of the front of the bike. The rear wing is curved more gracefully.

Alloy wheels look more elegant than those of other representatives of the series. They are curved, albeit a little. The exhaust pipe here is double and bent at an angle to the ground. Such a design is rarely seen not only on cruisers, but in general. All this makes the bike interesting and sophisticated in appearance.

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Yamaha → Review of Yamaha Stratoliner S/Deluxe 2010

Yamaha have truly outdone themselves with the all-new 2010 Stratoliner Deluxe cruiser. The 2010 Stratoliner S will be released without any updates. The standard Stratoliner will only be sold as a 2009 model.

After finishing production of the simple Stratoliner, Yamaha is concentrating on the existing Stratoliner S and the all-new Stratoliner Deluxe model to give the brand even more credibility. All three Stratoliners are equipped with a V-twin 1852 cm3 air-cooled engine. The dual injector fuel injection system has a throttle position sensor which makes the bike more responsive. By implementing their so-called EXUP system, Yamaha achieved an increase in torque at 2500-3000 rpm.

Like a true cruiser, Stratoliners are equipped with a five-speed transmission. And everyone is already accustomed to the fact that Yamaha uses quiet belt drives on this motorcycle.

The Stratoliner is perfectly balanced (50/50), which together with the low center of gravity makes the motorcycle extremely easy to control, unlike many competitors in this class.

• Engine: 1854 cm3, air-cooled, 48° V-Twin; OHV, 4 valves per cylinder • Bore x Stroke: 100 mm x 118 mm • Compression ratio: 9.48:1 • Fuel delivery: Injector • Ignition: TCI • Transmission: 6 speed, multi-plate clutch • Final drive: belt • Frame: Aluminum • Front Suspension: 46mm Telescopic Fork • Rear Suspension: Monoshock • Front Brake: 298mm Hydraulic Discs, Pair • Rear Brake: 320mm Hydraulic Disc • Front Tire: 130/70-18 • Rear Tire: 190/60-17 • Wheels: 12 spokes • Length: 2581 mm • Width: 1100 mm • Height: 1514 • Seat height: 706 mm • Wheelbase: 1715 mm • Ground clearance: 155 mm • Fuel tank: 17 l • Wet Weight: 364 kg; Stratoliner Deluxe - unknown • Price: $15,690, Stratoliner DeluxeS - $17,490 ($17,290) • Top speed: +- 190 km/h

Comfort

This car is not very convenient for those who want to buy a practical cruiser. A touring modification would be much better suited for such people. This same model is more likely for those who prefer the visual component to comfort.

This bike handles on the road like a cruiser. Oversized, it is not distinguished by either maneuverability or speed. Yes, the appearance of the motorcycle is somewhat conducive to expecting more than a regular cruiser can ideally provide. But in fact, it turns out that the car’s technical characteristics do not differ from a typical representative of this class.

Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe Review

The Stratoliner Deluxe is the top trim level on Yamaha's top cruiser. This motorcycle, made with elements of the “bagger” style, leaves few people indifferent. In fact, the Deluxe package differs from the usual one only in some body kit elements, such as different from the standard, panniers, and a butwing with built-in music. Butwing is simple in design, without a dashboard - it is located on the motorcycle’s gas tank, but it is not single, but double, i.e. with a cavity inside where some electronics are located. The Stratoliner Deluxe butwing has only one drawback - you have to put your hand under it to insert the key into the ignition switch located on the headlight, and replacing the standard butwing with a tuning one does not change the situation, so you will have to get used to it.

But the Stratoliner Deluxe butwing provides excellent wind protection, noticeably better than standard quick-release glass, since it covers not only the rider’s body, but also his hands, preventing them from freezing in cold weather. Of course, you can install heated steering wheel grips, but it’s still nice. In addition, you can install any of the suitable glass, perfectly adjusting its height to suit you. The Stratoliner Deluxe cases are in perfect harmony with the overall appearance of the motorcycle, repeating all its lines and seeming to merge with the rear fender. In addition, they are very roomy, almost 40 liters each, and are locked with a key, which, you see, is also very convenient. Often, owners install chrome protection on them - trim rails, which may not protect the panniers from a serious fall on their side, but will save their paintwork from rubbing.

As for the technical side of the Stratoliner Deluxe, everything is described in detail in a separate article at the link just above. The 1.9-liter air-cooled engine, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox, is economical and produces impressive performance - 90 horsepower, 167 nm of torque. True, some will not appreciate its lack of the “lower bottom” that is usual for cruisers - all the power of this engine is revealed closer to the middle of the operating speed range, but the acceleration is truly monstrous. Still, almost two liters of volume is not a lot of money.

When buying a motorcycle like the Stratoliner Deluxe, many turn it into a full-fledged luxury tourer, adding a variety of tuning options. Initially, for example, there is no center case, but various tuning manufacturers, like Corbin , offer different models to choose from. Well, for the rest, everything is limited only by imagination and budget - platforms, driver and passenger backrests, seats, leg deflectors, fork deflectors, chandelier, crash bars... From the Stratoliner Deluxe, this already excellent bike is already in factory condition , you can create a real kilometer eater that will perform its task with maximum comfort for the owner. So the Stratoliner Deluxe is a serious competitor to motorcycles like the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, Victory Cross Country or Kawasaki Vaquero.

For the information provided, our thanks to the club of owners of this motorcycle, “Yamaha Star Club”.

Dimensions and weight

The bike does not seem as large as other representatives of the series. However, this is a visual effect. The front headlight is not too large here, while the high front end shortens the motorcycle visually. In fact, this is about the same large and heavy car as other representatives of the series.

The dimensions and weight of the Yamaha XV 1900 Raider are as follows:

• curb weight – 331 kg;
• seat height – 695 mm;
• ground clearance - 157 mm;
• wheelbase – 1800 mm;
• height – 1165 mm;
• width – 925 mm;
• length – 2572 mm;
• tank volume – 15.9 l.

The car has a small tank volume due to the specific design. Other representatives of the 1900 series have more this parameter. However, the difference is not so great as to consider this a disadvantage; you just have to stop at a gas station a few kilometers earlier. When purchasing such bikes, practicality is not at the forefront.

Review of the Yamaha XV 1900 motorcycle (Midnight Star XV1900A, Roadliner, Stratoliner, Raider)

Brief description and competitors of Yamaha XV 1900

Yamaha XV 1900 cruiser model

was first introduced in 2006 and is currently the largest motorcycle in the Yamaha line-up.
In Europe, the model is sold under the name Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star
, in the USA -
Yamaha Roadliner
,
Yamaha Stratoliner
and
Yamaha Raider
. Despite the difference in names in the USA, these are all XV1900 models in different modifications.

The Yamaha XV 1900 was based on a 2-cylinder V-twin air-cooled engine with a volume of 1854 cc. see, producing from 90 hp. in European versions up to 100 hp. in American and approximately 155 Nm of torque. The engine is equipped with 4-valve cylinder heads, forged pistons and has an EXUP valve in the exhaust system (the diameter of the exhaust changes its cross-section depending on engine speed, thereby increasing torque at low and medium speeds).

Other features of the Yamaha XV 1900 include an aluminum frame, hydraulic clutch, 5-speed gearbox, belt drive, simple suspension in the form of a 46 mm telescopic fork and monoshock absorber, powerful combined brakes (since 2011), a 16-liter fuel tank and 347 kg curb weight.

Main modifications of the Yamaha XV 1900:

• Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star
  (in the USA -
  Roadliner
  ) - the standard version of the motorcycle.
• Yamaha Stratoliner
  - a touring version with a windshield, side panniers and a passenger backrest. There is also a Stratoliner Deluxe version with a front fairing like the HD Electra Glide.
• Yamaha Raider
  is a custom version of the motorcycle (similar to
  Yamaha Stryker and Honda VT1300 Fury ).
• Yamaha Raider S
  - completely similar to Raider + chrome package.
• Yamaha Raider Bullet Cowl
  - completely similar to Raider + windshield and original coloring.

The main competitors of the Yamaha XV 1900 in the class:

• Honda VTX 1800
• Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan
• Suzuki Intruder C1800R (Boulevard C109R)

Video Yamaha XV 1900

Specifications

In terms of its parameters, the car is almost no different from other motorcycles in the series. This equipment is equipped with a powerful motor of a typical design, good brakes, and suspensions with a small stroke. Thanks to the belt drive, you can operate the motorcycle comfortably, because there are no unpleasant sounds when changing gears. The tubular aluminum frame is perfect for such a sophisticated bike.

The speed performance is, of course, impressive. And, perhaps, someone will be happy on the race track. In terms of handling, this is a rather difficult vehicle, however, if a regular cruiser was comfortable, then this option will not cause problems. The principles are still the same. The main thing is to understand the features of the class and not expect anything more from the motorcycle.

Video

• Review of the Yamaha XV1900 Raider motorcycle.
• A quick look at the Yamaha Roadliner (2014).
• A quick look at the Yamaha Stratoliner S motorcycle.

Every motorcycle line has a flagship model, and some even have two. Yamaha XV 1900 Raider

- this is exactly the case, it is one of the two top cruisers in the modern line of motorcycles of this class from Yamaha, along with the XV 1900 Stratoliner model. This is a consequence of the manufacturer’s habit of making several different motorcycles based on the same engine, styling one of them as a chopper and the other as a cruiser, as was the case, for example, with the Classic and Custom versions of the famous Yamaha Drag Star 1100 and 400/650. More recent examples include the Yamaha Stryker and Yamaha Midnight Star 1300.

Be that as it may, the subject of our article is related to the Stratoliner by the engine, injector and part of the light-alloy frame (it is collapsible on the XV 1900). The name Yamaha Raider is translated from English as “Raider”, and it fully reflects the character of this motorcycle. A huge, powerful, evil chopper, charged with a hundred horsepower, it seems to look down on all other road users, knowing that one turn of the gas handle will be enough to leave them all behind, announcing the surrounding area with the hellish roar of an almost two-liter engine.

Speaking of the engine, this air-cooled V-twin was inherited from the aforementioned Stratoliner, but was slightly retuned. It feels great in the lower and middle speed range, inferior, however, in the abundance of “lower end” to the model standing slightly lower on the Yamaha hierarchical ladder - the Yamaha XV1700 Road Star. In total, the Yamaha Raider engine is capable of producing 98 horsepower and 167 Nm of torque, and the wide rear wheel will ensure that all this power is put to the best use. It is better to be careful if you open the gas suddenly on the XV 1900 - this is fraught with skidding.

The Raider engine is powered by an injector, thanks to which consumption at a speed of 120 km/h does not exceed 5-5.5 liters, which is very beneficial for it, since for an unknown reason its creators decided to install only a 15-liter gas tank on their brainchild. However, this does not prevent many Raider owners from traveling on their steel horse not only throughout Russia, but also abroad. The rear wheel drive of the motorcycle is belt driven, and the instrument panel located on the gas tank is laconic and informative. The only thing that is not clear is the designers’ decision to deprive the Raider of the small oil cooler that was installed on the same engine on the Stratoliner - without it, the engine began to heat up a little more.

The entire appearance of the Yamaha Raider suggests that this is not a heavy cruiser, but a lean chopper, or at least a motorcycle that really wants to seem like one. The seating position on it is very comfortable for adherents of this class - the legs and arms are extended forward, so you can relax. The metal trim on the gas tank looks unusual, but it is another stylish highlight of the XV 1900 Raider’s appearance, along with the standard mufflers, which follow the curve of the motorcycle frame in their shape. By the way, this is one of the few cases when standard exhaust pipes look better on a bike than any tuning ones.

The Yamaha XV 1900 Raider refutes the stereotype that a chopper is a heavy, clumsy, completely archaic design. No, this bike weighs a lot, no doubt about it, but thanks to the thoughtful arrangement of internal components, the center of mass is shifted down. The technologically advanced and phenomenally reliable engine cannot be called archaic either, although it is structurally quite simple, and the Raider’s chassis is very good. The conventional telescopic fork and rear monoshock absorber work like a charm, and this motorcycle shakes much less when riding on bad roads than on previous generations of cruisers.

The brakes are also good - two discs with powerful calipers at the front and a disc at the rear, so this whole design is quite enough to effectively slow down. Vibrations also do not bother the motorcyclist - unlike the Yamaha Road Star, the Raider has balancer shafts that successfully dampen these same vibrations. So this motorcycle has, perhaps, only one drawback - it is too powerful for a beginner. But an experienced biker will undoubtedly appreciate this combination of reliability, power and beauty, embodied in metal.

What do the owners say?

It's clear that those who have ridden road bikes before will feel a noticeable difference. Not to mention the bikers who drove a sportbike or cross-country motorcycle. However, even those who are accustomed directly to cruisers note the difference between the average representative of this class and the Yamaha XV 1900 Raider.

The difference, of course, is more visible in the photo than in the video. This bike handles and feels about the same on the road as other cruisers, judging by the reviews of experienced riders on such bikes. However, the appearance is so extravagant that many people feel unusual behind the wheel of this car.

The gas tank, although high, does not interfere with the view. Perhaps at first it will be slightly distracting for the driver, since he is not used to this design. According to the description of those who have been driving such bikes for a long time, there is nothing in this vehicle that would make it stand out in terms of dynamics among other classmates.

The service is no different from that of other representatives of the 1900 series, that is, there will be no problems with spare parts or repairs. The main thing is to avoid off-road conditions and high speeds, then the car will last a long time. And many can confirm this.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the Yamaha XV 1900 Raider is no longer available in new condition. However, purchasing such a used car will not be difficult. Unless someone is stopped by the high price. About 450 thousand Russian rubles - that’s how much such equipment costs. However, this is a justified amount, since the car is elegant, comfortable and, to some extent, even rare. It is possible that later such equipment will cost even more when it becomes considered a classic.

Good day. I decided to create a separate magazine about my motorcycle, about my path to it, the purchase history, I plan to rework it quite a lot, leading to the desired look, go to a lot of places, share my impressions and experiences. I hope my story will be interesting to readers

So let's get started.

I am 30 years old, from St. Petersburg. Until last winter, I only rode two-wheelers in Southeast Asian countries; there, from my first trip 10 years ago, I rented scooters upon arrival. In Russia, I never even thought about motorcycles... but during the January holidays of 2015, the thought suddenly arose - why not buy something inexpensive and be puzzled by the license with the cat. A. I quickly found a school near my house with practical classes indoors, they taught there nothing to say the least, the Internet and useful books helped more, but I opened category A. And even before the season, in February 2015, I found the first motorcycle - it was the Suzuki Desperado (aka Marader) 800cc:

For a first motorcycle, it seems to me, it was an excellent choice - moderately heavy, moderately powerful, inexpensive. I started driving, a little before I got my license and a lot from the beginning of June after the exam at the traffic police... and I was pretty screwed :))) By July, I realized that my vacation was being postponed closer to the end of the year, and I began to look at equipment more seriously. First of all, I wanted more weight and dimensions, a more comfortable fit... and an engine that would normally carry a heavy moped. At first I looked at the VTX1300, limiting the budget to 300k, but then I saw the Warrior... and realized that the vacation was being postponed a little further . On the Suzuki, I ended up doing a little more than 5k of mileage in just over a month, the Desperado surprisingly quickly left for Novgorod, and I went to Moscow for Warrior (which, as it turned out, Dee Troy managed to ride):

The feeling from the Warrior after the old Desperado, of course, was cosmic . I finally abandoned the car; for driving around the city and suburbs, the Warrior is an ideal moped, I rode with friends on plastics without any problems, its dynamics, handling and brakes are enough to drive 140-170 km \h along suburban highways. And I would hardly have thought about further changing the motorcycle, but in mid-August I wanted to go on a long-distance trip, albeit a light one) St. Petersburg - Moscow - Moscow region - St. Petersburg, 2000 km in 3 days revealed two truths to me:

— I like to travel long and far; — Warrior is not the best choice for long-rangers)

The seating position is not the most comfortable for driving for many hours, the stock seat is not very good, the tank is small, vibrations at speeds above 130 km/h begin to be annoying... A standard set, in general. I was sitting studying the options for tuning the Warrior, and out of the corner of my eye I caught the pictures of the Raider, but I really switched to it after I parked next to it at our motorcycle bar in the fall:

I walked around, sat... and began to study in detail the information on the motorcycle and monitor the market, guessing that the vacation was postponed again

At the end of October, I matured, put Warrior up for sale at a good price at that time... and a week later I gave it to a friend who lives a couple of crossroads from me, so we will definitely meet with him in the spring. My mileage on it in July-September was approximately 7500 km. I wasn’t in much of a hurry to find the Raider, but I was hooked on an advertisement for a motorcycle in Perm, from the photos and videos everything was very beautiful, the price too - more than what I expected, I was embarrassed that the motorcycle had no license plates, but he the owner got confused and registered it so that I would not doubt the documents - after that I went to buy plane tickets) Then everything is standard, signatures of the contract and PTS, Business Lines, 15,000 rubles for delivery and something in the region of 10 days of waiting , and in mid-November I’m going to the north of St. Petersburg to buy a motorcycle:

+2, rain and snow, I went in a winter jacket... it was fun:

Quite unexpectedly, winter decided not to rush, so I ended up closing the season on December 26th :))) True, I didn’t have winter equipment, so I rode a little, and rode about 500 km on the Raider. Impressions compared to Warrior:

— engine — I can’t fully evaluate it, at least not worse, but I drove it in 0...+5, so it’s very careful; — handling is very close to Warrior, that’s enough for me; but also adjusted for the weather; - brakes - similar; — the size and fit are very comfortable for me, even in stock I can drive long and far. — it feels like the motorcycle is newer (Warrior was from 2003, Ryder from 2009), the gearbox works more clearly, the overall impression is better.

This is how the first month of winter went:

I got the motorcycle almost stock, from the special stages there are straight-through Cobra 2-1-2, PC5, Kuriyakin grips (or Chinese ones for Kuriyakin, the quality is terrible) and red LED backlight)) I wanted something like this near-stock motorcycle... because I understood that it will be subjected to quite a deep tuning :)) First of all, I wanted to achieve even greater convenience for long-distance riders and try to change a couple of things, and then, if everything is in order with the money, the motorcycle will receive decent customization. Well, that’s in the future, but for now - easy tuning, most of which was received by mail:

What exactly did I order:

Steering wheel - I like the way the AIP hangers look, I decided to try how comfortable it would be to drive with a high steering wheel (but without extreme), the steering wheel should be about 12-13 cm higher than the standard one, the width of the steering wheel without grips is 80 cm:

Grips and mirrors - honestly spotted from MikeDream) I apologize for the plagiarism, but for me this is the best combination on the Raider, although I decided to leave them in chrome:

The seat is a mustang, without a backrest, my back is basically healthy, but I don’t like the appearance of the driver’s backrests... I sat at home and so far everything is very comfortable, I hope it doesn’t disappoint! If everything is OK, in the future the seat will be reupholstered in beautiful leather, but even so, the quality is very decent:

The arcs are original Yamaha ones, I really like their design, they are praised for their reliability:

Bag for the pendulum - I was looking for a bag that would fit A4 documents, I found an inexpensive option on ebay, bought it to try, I'll start driving - I'll understand if this is enough for me, or if I need something more:

Yamaha fairing - bullet cowl - I need a little wind protection and really like the way it looks, the only thing is I can’t imagine how it will fit with a high handlebar). I wonder if I’m the first person in Russia with this fairing? On the traditional resources of raiders I also saw that they were bringing it... I forgot to take my photo, so for now from the Internet:

A simple kit to lower the rear suspension - I want to check how low and stiff it will be, the plans are to completely redo the rear of the motorcycle, possibly air, so this is a temporary solution to try:

Well, a little earlier a long front fender and a plow arrived from the Moscow region, where to get it - I think everyone knows, the quality is beyond praise:

Somewhere along the way, other forward flows were stuck... I don’t really like the sound of the Cobra, at medium speeds some shrill overtones appear, plus I was attracted by the appearance of VaniKhani 2-1, so it will be like this:

As I install all this on the motorcycle, I will post photos and my comments; in principle, this is the main thing that will be done to my Raider before the season (well, and thorough maintenance, of course). We’ll also make reinforced hoses, but we’ll just need to estimate the length after installing the new steering wheel. Well, then - there are a lot of plans, if I had the money and time, I’ll tell you about them as they are implemented. Well, I’ll definitely add my impressions of the motorcycle when the season starts!

PS How to use the Cut tag - I didn’t understand <_< Moderators, insert after the first paragraph for me, please.