Yamaha's 1900cc Harley Davidson Killer 

I have a Harley, but I love that bike. If you don't like the Raider, you just don't like good looking powerful motorcycles.

Says I’ll take it up to 25, hits 80 😂

I was obsessed with getting a soft tail HD. Before that, a Low rider but they were discontinued. Imagine a bike that looks more muscular and menacing. Has a slightly chopper look to it with an engine that backs up the claim. Harley Davidson actually had to step up their game because of this bike and the big Vulcan. Remember the 88 cube, the 96? You literally need the screaming eagle package on your softail to keep up with the Raider. And that was my dilemma. But a screaming eagle packaged softail for over 20k. Or just get a Raider for 14k. The extra money wasn’t worth the bragging rights of a name brand.

HD followers are not interested in speed. The rejection of the VRod is evidence of that. I have forever been a huge fan of Indian and HD. But when I rode with Christs Sons in Anaheim years ago...I can remember a lot HD's requiring tear downs and rebuilds. I have sat in living rooms amongst a sea of HD parts and the skeletal remains of a bike being reborn again. Was that a stab at reliability or because of an absolute love and devotion to a bike? That is for you to decide. I love all bikes....metric or American....but HD did the same thing the big truck manufacturers did...they priced them out of reach for the next generation. Remember when you can buy a great truck for less than 20k....now you spend 70k. HD has structured it's availability to the older established crowd. The only people buying HD true cruisers are HD owners trading across. (I say across because HD's have never changed their designs for years and just keep making the same bikes over and over raising the price a little more every year) Younger generations have to settle for low end bikes like the Street series which look a lot like Metric bikes. Or the 883's, 1200's or 48's. But then what happens to that proud new owner? They get goofed on by their own HD brothers and are asks why did they get a "chick" bike? At least Indian offers a nice big cruiser at a lower price point. As far as my personal preference goes....I have been around HD's for years...and it is not the bikes so much....not so much the true HD people that love bikes in general. It is that subset of HD people that are fanatical about HD to the point of hysteria. They have drank the toxic kool-aid from the vat are willing to die with "HD IS THE BEST BUILT BIKE ON THE PLANET!!!! AARRRGGHH!!" on their dying lips. That is what is what drives me away from HD. Just read through the posts on this video...you will quickly see the people that ruin it for everyone. The guys I rode with from Anaheim...those brothers didn't care what you rode...they cared about how you rode. My HD friends I associate with..don't care either. But the squeaky wheel gets the grease and the loudmouths are ruining it for HD....but then again HD is ruining too with their catering to established customers business plan and throwing crumbs and leftovers to the potential customers. I ended up buying a 2017 Raider two weeks ago. It is an amazing piece of machinery. And I will be taken it on trips with my HD friends, my Ducati friends, my FJR friends and my BMW friends. It's not what you ride...

I bought a Raider a couple years ago when I was 19 for $3k and I think I'm gonna have to keep on buying Raiders my whole life. I absolutely adore these machines

the 3 1900cc models are :Raider, Roadliner, and Stratoliner. The strat being the full touring version with radio full fairing ect. owned a stratoliner for years , loved it.

That is a sharp bike. I own a H.D. softail. I really find it hard to understand why there is such a rift with Brand VS Brand. Its all about enjoying the ride, isn't it? As I always have said, "It's your ride, do what you want, but be safe and smart". I enjoy Kawasaki's, Triumphs, Yamaha..etc as well. Keep riding and enjoy it. Be Safe.

I have the same model. I am glad that you mentioned about slow starter speed. I was convinced that my battery was about to crap out. I installed a battery connection and keep the bike on a trickle charger.

Sweet, I had a 1900 Stratoliner (the thrid option name you were trying to recall in the video) It was nice, plain basic fairing, nothing but an Ipod port, speakers and hard saddle bags, same color as this one. Loved it. Had a 1700 road * untill some kid nascared right into my rear end at 50MPH and totalled it and almost me. After the Stratoliiner I know ride a sweet and now bad ass Indian Roadmaster with several mods

Thanks for a great show man. I mentioned earlier that I can't ( or am forbidden to ) ride anymore due to cancer. Life is good though. I have found other ways to stay busy and live a positive, happy life. Yer show kinda keeps me in the game and the list of bikes I want grows as I watch you . This one I think would be a nice Bobber. You ? If you have one I wanna see it. I am so ready to go buys a gently used Triumph Bonny. Daughters will kill me but it is safe to say they don't watch you. But this one here is a beast ! Only problem, if I drop it, I can't pick it up. LOL ! Peace, love and thanks for your witness, Cary

I have a 2013 Raider I bought myself for my birthday. I rode my friends 13 raider once and fell in love and had to go buy one! I love it!

nice color. Nice Bike. Although U buy a Harley because that is what U like. I have never rode My Deluxe like it was in a Hurry. I am Retired. I also Own a Goldwing. Wheels Up, Keep Them Turning. The Wind in the Face is What it is about!

In my honest opinion, I think the biggest advantage of being a Harley owner is the ability to accessorize. My first bike was a Kawi (which I loved BTW) and the biggest difference for me was the aftermarket availability of parts. For instance, my Kawi was shaft drive and while I was on a budget so that limited a lot of my options potentially, I didn't see a lot of options for custom wheels. If I went to the local cycle shop to get a part, chances are I had to wait for it to be shipped from somewhere and wait 5-7 business days to get it. Performance upgrades are tricky to "package" so you had to do a ton of research before you executed. Information is much more limited on metric bikes, based on my own personal experience. I now own a street glide. it was always my dream bike. love the way it looks, love the options (electric cruise especially). So, same scenario...I go to the local HD dealer, BOOM, nearly every option I could think of at my fingertips. need a part, no problem, they likely have it in stock to take home the same day. online, even better. custom accessories for Harley, millions, custom accessories for Metrics, dozens. at the end of the day, its all about the ride and the market is full of options to best suit your situation and likes. We are all brothers/sisters on 2 wheels and HD or not, we share a passion for the freedom 2 wheels provides. But, HD has built a brand that people are loyal to and it's not always about the speed.

Loved my VN 2000!!!! 2053cc was a beast

I loved a friend's Yamaha warrior. I was mad when they d/c that fun beast. I hunted for a year trying to find a new holdover that hadn't been sold in it's last days. in the mean time I took my 1200 sporty to stage 3 and got to ride a 1600 triumph Thunderbird and was putting cash down to pay half upfront and got run off the road by someone not paying attention to the road. I broke my sporty but I broke my back too. now I just dream of riding and get that itch when I hear bikes out. if I had one wish, I'd still be able to ride. I'm hoping to eventually get a Polaris RAZR for trails and hunting

Funny thing about Harley is that they are just now (2014 and up) getting it. You can't have a 1000lbs of motorcycle with wife, luggage, helmets, bags of crap, and yourself propelled by a 65 horsepower engine. You get killed on your first uphill onramp. They have steadily focused on performance these last few years and it shows in every single bike they now sale.( except the poor Sportsters and the street 500 and 750) I tend to like any motorcycle that gets the blood pumping by either looks or performance or hopefully both. Keep up the good vids SRK Cycles.

My dad rode a Sportster, then he sold it, together with his Vulcan S and bought a Vulcan 900 classic. Reliability is firsthand.

I have inherited my dads 1999, yamaha 1900cc roadliner ,with windshield and leather bags ,,,bad ass bike ... love it ,,,

I owned an 09 and it was awesome, tons of power . I put just under 10k miles

I have this model same year as well. One amazing ride. I have a few more extras.

I have a 09 Yamaha Stratoliner 1900, its very comfortable, powerful, easy to ride. HD is fine, just too expensive for my taste. Riding either one will put a smile on your face. & that's all that matters.

Yamaha stopped producing the Raider. It is a massive and surprisingly nimble V-twin. Of all the Harley-esque Japanese twins out there, this one looks, sounds, and feels the most awesome. It rocks! But now it's only found in their luxury tourer. I raced the Raider with my '48 panhead. I got killed. So, you're right. It's a killer.

Mine is an ‘09, mostly stock. Except integrated tail light, LED front V bar directional lights, and a pulsating hI love it

You went on so much about the size of the rear tyre, I was hoping that you would have shown us what it looks like?

I love that bike I have a 2008 Yamaha raider s 1900

Just bought me my first bike, Yamaha v star 950, I absolutely love it... Big boy but easy to handle 😉

Thank you for showing us all these bad ass affordable bikes that are not $40-50k

That's exactly like the one I used to have. I traded it to an auto dealer a few years ago. I even put a back rest on it for my wife. I still have the chrome rear fender flame and crash bar.

Raider is a super machine for sure, but if you want the ultimate get a VMAX, you will never regret it!

That freaked me out while listening on my headphones at around 5.02/5.08 I clear a voice in the background whisper " let her in"

Hey bro am a big fan i see alot of ur videos every day how do u use that clutch like that man am a beginner this years my first. Any tips thanks

I have the Roadliner. It's been a pleasant experience.

LOVE my V-Star 1300 tourer. Harley is ranked 23rd in reliability.

If Harley never existed, would there be a Yamaha Raider ? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

Awesome bike, I like my 05 C90T Bully. Would like to upgrade, but not a fan of the M109. I personally would buy a 1800vtx over others. Just my opinion. Wish there were some place where there could be a lineup of all rocket cruisers that one could test drive and one could pick their fav; & ride off into the sunset. God Bless you brother. Ride safe SRK, love your videos!

Hey Sean pick only one the Yamaha Raider 1900 cc or the Honda VTX 1800 F3?

I spend my time staring at the tail lights of most other bikes when I ride. I'm in no hurry. I enjoy the journey. That's why I ride. I could care less how many bikes are faster than my Roadglide Ultra. My bike is faster than I need or I'll ever ride it. If I want to ride balls to the wall, I'll hit the track on a sport bike. Silly...

I love my 08 RAIDER came close of getting the HD VROD but I went with Yamaha

This guys intro's a killer!!!!👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Bro think about it. The only reason those bigger bikes tend to crank slower is because of how big the engine is. It's just because the little starter has to move alot of weight around. Plus I'd bet manufacturers probably don't want to have to make a new and more powerful starter

My Raider is resting quietly in the garage but if it's sunny tomorrow it might have to go annoy the neighbors. Thanx for the touch of spring fever !

I appreciate your videos. May GOD continue to bless you and keep you safe as you ride. Keep encouraging, keep sharing HIS Word! Praise GOD!

The Stratoliner, Roadliner, and the new Venture and Nomad are all 1900cc bikes. That throttle lock is called the breakaway, best one on the market.

I got this exact model, trim and color Yamaha raider it's a nice bike only thing I have done to mine since mine was bone stock was changed pegs because one came off but not with floorboards added passenger seat with sissy bar and got the baffles taken out I'm considering getting the ecu flash and tune if I can find a place near me that does it

I have bought a red Yamaha Roadliner S. It will be here within a week. I used to own the Yamaha XV1100 for 15 years. Great bikes.

Gloves-you need.

Try taken a 2000 Vulcan for a ride,I was impressed that's for a old school rider on ZX14 turbocharged, GOD bless.

Hey what kind of back rest is that. It looks amazing. The one i have looks lame

Yamaha has turned me into their fanboy cruisers, sport bikes, and their duel sports are amazing

But Yamaha killed almost all of their cruisers. Broke my damned heart too, I had sold my Vstar when I moved, loved that bike so much. I love my Magna too, but the Magna has a lot of plastic on it. My Vstar was all steel. Thing was a beast.

I saw a raider on RU-vid once that made me look twice- it had 16” apes with shotgun pipes- complete dyna imitation.- that’s the thing though- it’s an imitation..

It has a lope at idle especially the older carbureted ones. My dad has a 05' Silverado Road star 1700 with the push rod vtwin. It's a smooth bike but will break the tires loose easily.

I own both (I’m blessed). I love both HD and this bike. I know people get sensitive about titles, i.e., “Harley Killer” but let’s be fair.... HD enthusiast love trash talking anything that’s not HD. Get over it. HD is a great company with amazing bikes but they’re not the best. That’s merely an opinion. I love HD, but be honest and critically think through these subjective opinions.

I guess I'll never understand why there has to be friction between HD riders and metric riders. The truth is I like both and would like to own a Harley someday but right now I cant afford the one I would want so , I bought a 2014 Raider SCL and have loved it from day one.

So, it’s for sale and this is a commercial? “Best bike ever!”

I have a 2006 Roadliner. The power is amazing and it turns heads like nobody's business. Just wish they'd sealed the instument panel better, because those repairs are expensive.

I have the original Harley killer the 2002 vtx 1800 s .

Stratoliner and Roadliner

That bike sounds amazing!

I own a 09 and love it but if there is one thing I wished was different would be a 6th gear.

I have a slow 88 inch Harley. What’s so great about fast? I saw an idiot jamming through the gears only to have an old lady come out of a McDonald’s and splatter the poor guy. How should the old lady know he was doing more double the 45mph speed limit? Yeah, I made it to the next stop light first, but did turn back to see if I could help. Going fast was important to him, at least he died doing what he loved.

Yes thats a lot of motor.I know it's got to be Cheeper then a Harley too.

Beautiful bike. 4 min. 30 sec. You were talking about the different models, I believe one you mentioned was the stratoliner

The Raider is a torque monster my back tire always breaks loose unless the tire grips then it wheelies that's just a air intake and cobra exhaust

"Harley-Davidson Killer" Industrial strength click bait.

I don't get the obssession of haters when it comes to speed and Harley. What does Harley killer mean? I don't know 1 harley owner who purchased their bike for purpose of speed. Such a stupid argument from people who wish they had a Harley. With most speed limits under 50 on streets, 65 on highway... How much speed do you need over 90. But whatever you have to tell yourself as you compare whatever it is to a Harley. I ride a fatboy and love all bikes but the constant argument of "my bike is faster than your Harley" is getting old and makes zero sense.

Stellar vid, thank you for the God shout out, that almost never happens...Just please dont say "drive" when talking about riding a bike..just a pet peeve. love the big block bikes, power is intoxicating...

Not enough highway for my Vmax, 1800 vtx, or 1900 raider, but as long as I can ride.

There will be 250,000 of us Harley riders in Sturgis the first week of August if you want to come show us your Harley Killer.

Where's the video of one of theses killing a Harley? M8 114 breakout challenge anytime.

There also very few aftermarket parts out there now everything I've done to mine is either a modified Harley part or custom made

i owned a 2016 raider.i ride a road king now.. but gees that was a sweet bike. handled great no end to the power. rode like a Cadillac took it to the dragon. i called it my sleeper crotch rocket you know harley riders would not even wave most of them lol strange

If I wanted fast I'd have stuck with my FZ1 or an R1. I like my Electra Glide Ultra.

I’m not sure what the title means. Doesn’t take much to be a HD killer so to speak. Only trick to this bike is keeping a rear tire on it.

Im not sure if i hate you or if i am happy that someone can ride this time of the year.😉 Damn snow!

Japanese motorcycles (as well as cars) are high quality mechanical parts, durable and reliable, that is undeniable, however it will never be a Harleys killer because it does not have the unique personality that has earned the Harley since 1902.

Stratoliner

I own a Dyna and love the metric cruisers but it's difficult to compare them because there's a lot to take into consideration. A lot of them don't even have a 6th gear. The Vulcan does but in a way I would consider them beginner bikes with that positive neutral feature. But I think they're the best looking bikes next to Harley's. Next you'd have to consider fit and finish which I think Harley does better than anyone. Also pricing as expensive as Harley's are any of the competitors are either the same or more. I will say second hand market I'd buy a metric because Harley's hold their value and they list used bikes for the same price or higher than new.

I used to have one of those black on black poor fuel mileage made me sell it. It is powerful though

Do you think the Milwaukee 8 1764cc softail 2020 standard could keep up?

Japanese bikes rule the roost in racing, global travel, commuting. general use and cost. Buy a costly harley nothing special and completely useless on UK roads.

It's not that Harley can't build fast bikes...it's that (as an owner of 4 Harley's) we don't need the fastest...we do have the best built, highest resale bikes. Our bikes have the highest percentage of built bikes still on the road as well as collected.

I am a harley owner. I love my Motorcycle there is so much speed you can do . Specially in California.

If it has more power and a smoother ride it could never kill a Harley. Cheap immitation. Thanks for the flattery

love it when harley bigots get all bent up when their choice of tractors gets challenged. I can't count how many letters to the editor contain questions like: " my $28,000 harley won't run right, speedo sucks, clutch grabs ,electronics shorted etc"....with the usual response...contact the dealer ...then the bikes sits in their shop for weeks, more issues after, and mega bucks gone....that Raider will be tearing it up for a decade without much more than an oil change and rear tire replacement...but hey, spend your money on what makes you happy...

can you tatoo "yamaha" on your forehead? I've seen guys with HD on their faces. I think HD is more of a proud culture than just a bike.

More sound and in black it would be so cool😊

Slap a tuner on that and you have multiple power outputs at the push of a button, these bikes run well

Another imitation. Big deal. Thanks for the inspiration Harley, I wouldn't be here without you..

Harley is on its way out unless it can draw in a younger crowd. Who in there right mind want to pay double for a bike with less power , less reliability, less handeling prowress, only be old not and stubborn not the young and economiclly educated. I owened a harley it was the most unreliable pos I ever owned. i have also owned a raider , change a few cosmetics and it is one f the ( if not the most) powerful feet forward cruiser available on the market. I am now back on a gsxr 1000 and loving it every time I am on the saddle.It stops, handles, and out accelerates( when the roads are clear of dangerous cagers) like no other bike available....oh did ai forget to mention reliability, if any toy is not reliable it isn't worth SHIT.

Is it has A.B.S break system?

Yes, this is a very good looking motorcycle ..

I'd buy this over a harley no doubt

You can have ya fast rice burner enjoy what pleases you.

Loved the Raider, only negative is that it's air cooled! I just purchased a Honda 1800C VTX that is water cooled and very close in power!

Chrome on the Tank Top = Sun in the eyes. Black Duct Tape. ;)

I love that bike, hey bring back the Scriptures

Harley Davidson = two wheeled tractor

Talk about the fuel consumption..the price,spare parts,maintenance cost etc.thanks

I’ve been doing the Harley thing a few years now but honestly for around town I’d like a raider. I have a road King and for 800 mile days there’s nothing finer in my opinion. But it’s a pig in town, can totally be done but something a little more nimble would be nice. I’ll never get rid of my road King but there’s no law saying you can’t have rides for different moods :)