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2008 Yamaha Roadliner S

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2008 Yamaha Roadliner S Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $14,980.00
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque RPM  2500
Cooling  Air
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)  100 / 3.94
Stroke (mm/in)  118 / 4.65
Displacement (cc/ci)  1854 / 113.1
Compression Ratio  9.5:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Emissions Standards  Meets EPA 2006 Emissions
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)  43
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Overdrive  Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Reverse  No
Heel Toe Shifter  Standard
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Tire Width  130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Front Wheel Diameter  18
Rear Tire Width  190
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  60
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  130/70-18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  190/60-17
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.7 / 298
Front Caliper Pistons  4
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.6 / 320
Rear Caliper Pistons  1
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.8 / 46
Front Travel (in/mm)  5.1 / 129.5
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  4.3 / 109.2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (in/mm)  101.6 / 2580.6
Width (in/mm)  36.8 / 934.7
Height (in/mm)  43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)  67.5 / 1714.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  6.1 / 154.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  705 / 319.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.5 / 17
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.63
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.8 / 706.1
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Floor Board Location  Driver
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Location  Passenger
Adjustable  No
Brake Rotor / Caliper Guard  No
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Frame Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Air Cleaner Cover  Yes
Choke Knob Cover  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Master Cylinder Cover  Yes
Swing Arm Cover  Yes
Carburetor Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Steel
Rear Fender  Standard
Top Crown Material  Chrome
Pocket  No
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  2006
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Cruiser Over 900cc
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Storage:  
Rear Rack Storage  Optional
Helmet Locks  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard

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