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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Cruiser</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$13,180.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;8</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;OHV - Pushrod</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.5:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;120/70-21</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;210/40-18</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dual Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;70.9 / 1800.9</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4.1 / 15.5</td>
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		I have owned the Raider S in blue for about four months.  I get the looks and complements from auto operators and motorcyclists.  The Harley guys look like they don't believe any rice bike could look better than their Harleys.  I drilled holes in the rear of exhaust to get a Harley-like sound, but n<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">ot annoying. Harley has the hype and the price.  The Raider has the looks and the value.  Your choice, but at least we have a choice.  We live in America!</span>
		
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		<h5>Best Value Period!</h5>
		<div class="date">By Ameya Padhye(Owner),  Sep. 30, 2008</div>
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		I had wanted to purchase a cruiser for a long time and was looking into Harley's, Triumph, Suzuki, ect.  I had done lots of research and read a lot of reviews on the various options i had.  Initially i had decided to go with a Harley Street Bob but then i found my way to the Raider and i fell in lov<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">e!  The Raider gave me everything i wanted, style, performance, and value! You simply cannot get a good looking bike that performs as well as the Raider for anything close to the price. The after market for parts is also growing by the day.  To me its not all about the awards its won in the past year or so, it comes down to the fact that everytime i get on, it puts a smile on my face.  While there are lots and lots of cruiser options, and beleive me i consdiered almost every single one of them, none, in my opinion, will give you as much, for as little, as the Raider!  </span>
		
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		<h5>Makes Harleys feel like mopeds!!!!</h5>
		<div class="date">By David(Owner),  Sep. 12, 2008</div>
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		Great bike!! Loads of power and torque, great ride. Breaks are outstanding. I upgraded the exhaust and it sounds amazing. I rode my buddies '08 H-D RoadKing and it doesn't hold a candle to the Raider!
		
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		<h5>Peanut Gas Tank</h5>
		<div class="date">By steve(Owner),  Oct. 20, 2009</div>
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		I bought the Raider when it first came out and love the bike.  My complaint is the gas tank, only 4.1 gal tank for such a big engine. Star could have least made it a 5.0 gallon, that would have helped some on the miles. Sucks when your riding with other bikes who have 6.0 gallons and i need to stop <span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">between 130 or 140 to gas up.  Make the gas tank bigger, come on star.   <br />
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		<h5>Re deckorate every year for a new bike. This Split Decision</h5>
		<div class="date">By Jack(Enthusiast),  Jul. 31, 2009</div>
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		The Raider is fun to redo every year.
		
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2008 Yamaha Raider Base

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Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$13,180.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	120/70-21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	210/40-18
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	70.9 / 1800.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.1 / 15.5
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By Chuck(Owner), Sep. 18, 2008
I have owned the Raider S in blue for about four months. I get the looks and complements from auto operators and motorcyclists. The Harley guys look like they don't believe any rice bike could look better than their Harleys. I drilled holes in the rear of exhaust to get a Harley-like sound, but n... Read Full Review
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Best Value Period!

By Ameya Padhye(Owner), Sep. 30, 2008
I had wanted to purchase a cruiser for a long time and was looking into Harley's, Triumph, Suzuki, ect. I had done lots of research and read a lot of reviews on the various options i had. Initially i had decided to go with a Harley Street Bob but then i found my way to the Raider and i fell in lov... Read Full Review
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Makes Harleys feel like mopeds!!!!

By David(Owner), Sep. 12, 2008
Great bike!! Loads of power and torque, great ride. Breaks are outstanding. I upgraded the exhaust and it sounds amazing. I rode my buddies '08 H-D RoadKing and it doesn't hold a candle to the Raider! Read Full Review
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Peanut Gas Tank

By steve(Owner), Oct. 20, 2009
I bought the Raider when it first came out and love the bike. My complaint is the gas tank, only 4.1 gal tank for such a big engine. Star could have least made it a 5.0 gallon, that would have helped some on the miles. Sucks when your riding with other bikes who have 6.0 gallons and i need to stop ... Read Full Review