TG MotoRider Yamaha Raider 1900 Review. Warning! Watch this before you buy one.

[@beefcake666]

I have a 2015 and I absolutely love it! Everywhere I go I get people constantly asking about it and complimenting how sexy it looks. Harley guys are always drooling over it.

[@WltGuinness69Feck]

With mine too! Asking me to join MC’s, but they won’t allow it(American made is the rule), I don’t need, nor want another bike. I love my baby, and I don’t care for having a social circle anymore, if that’s what it takes.

[@markd7762]

I'm so pissed they stopped making these. Such a lack of big vtwins in the market these days.

[@R3N1R3N]

I rode my 2015 Raider from Miami to Eastern Oklahoma. Taking frequent stops and two naps , and it's a great bike. I could only hope that Yamaha would make a next generation of the Raider with a 6th gear , even bigger motor, and bigger gas tank . I'd bike that bike immediately Love the style Love the performance.

[@brandonnickerson8934]

Started on a flashed v star 1300 in November, to a candy crimson 2015 Raider S in April. Drove it home 320mi with my brother driving my SUV with tools and a 5gal gas can. She didn't skip a beat. Great video. I'll never quit my Prozac pill. 😂 Still got the 1300, they both compliment each other believe it or not.

[@harryprater9014]

08" Raider here...My bike is crazy good.. !!!..I LOVE it...!!! But, this is NOT a beginner bike !! This bike weighs approx.725 lbs. wet. Awesome bike !!!

[@elmocaballero812]

Same I’ve had mine for 3 years now! Slapped the black pro cobra tuner on it. It’s an arm ripper I love it! So much POWAH!!!

[@connorb3738]

I was looking at getting one as my first street bike, ive ridden big bore 2 strokes on dirt for a while and im 6”2 250 lbs. im thinking if i just respect the throttle i should be good im really just looking to cruise around on backroads

[@SCHOONIE4580]

I have the '14 Raider SCL #32/500. It was my dream bike and I don't regret buying it one bit.

[@bradfalusi898]

Perfect review of an excellent bike, agree 100% on the Fury comment, I had one of those as well enjoyed it a lot, too much plastic, and kept thinking about how much better it would have been if it had the VTX 1800 engine. Still loving my Raider will never be without one. Thanks for the review

[@timmauk2798]

I have a 07 Love It !! Had it for 5 years now - Took it out East for two weeks - it did awesome !! Tim - Ohio

[@dustinterry2043]

I have the 1600 road star been an amazing bike, 23,000 mies oil, and battery change. All I've done never has let me down

[@scottdavis2711]

The raider is bad ass, but I chose the warrior 1700. I liked the looks better. Both monsters!

[@israfales85]

ive been riding my yamaha raider for 13 years. and im not planing on selling it any time soon. its a complet bike. its confy. has the looks. the power. the brakes. the style. and man that engine and sound.

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I have to say the yamaha raider is one of the sexiest lines ever in a bike, just my opinion of course. So beautiful, I'll have to buy one

[@albertogarcia6332]

Im 5'4", my Raider is stock, and i have no issues whatsoever with the size of this motorcycle. I don't think this is a "big boy" motorcycle in terms of size. Power, yes. Definitely "big boy" power.

[@kbiswhoib]

Thank you for this. I'm 5'7" and was discouraged until I saw your comment

[@albertogarcia6332]

@kbiswhoib glad to hear. Also, the foot pegs can be repositioned to adjust to your leg length

[@NGAKO801]

Best muscle cruiser ever produced 💪🏾 💪🏾😤✊🏽

[@rodneypennington1086]

MT 01 also a great power cruiser

[@NGAKO801]

@@rodneypennington1086 wow i thought only the Vmax was another bike i needed but now i have to research the MT 01 👍🏽

[@albertogarcia6332]

I disagree with the commentary noting that the bike does not need a 6th. I think the bike is very well geared, but at 80 mph, it feels like the engine ia revving too high. With the amount of torque this motor has, i think the RPMs at 80 should be what they are at 60, and that's only gonna happen with a 6th gear. This bike does soooo many things outstandingly well, but came short on the 6th gear. Absolutely not a deal-breaker, but i guess we can't have it all

[@bigdvids2720]

Should make a 2ngen with a 5.2 gal tank 2000 + cc. Factory 240 tire chrome wheels on the s models. I would purchase asap

[@TheSlab24]

Interesting review, interesting bike. Enjoyed this. Shocking your stat about power loss with a shaft drive.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Thanks for watching Man. I always appreciate your comments.

[@hossman8499]

I ride a 1290 Super Duke daily. Im actually looking to get one of these as my cruiser.

[@yamahog9349]

mines an 09 and I love it. Yamaha could work on the stock seat a bit, and aftermarket is getting dry, but i love tearing up the mountain roads in wyoming!

[@GIGABACHI]

I wish they had kept around the R.S Warrior and had installed this bigger engine in it BUT I guess O.C.C. Fever was at full swing back then and they took "The Factory Chopper" route 100% and dropped the "Muscle Cruiser" entirely. Bummer. BTW, I took a 2008 black one out of the crate for prep and delivery and out for a short spin and came back very impressed how easy to ride it was for such a big and lanky motorcycle.

[@dkelli6020]

This particular model is it. Wow great. Why oh why did they discontinue this beast

[@theodavies8754]

Weighs 110 lbs more than my '99 TC88 FXDL with 200+ miles range. I get why people don't want a Harley, there's always something that needs sorting and it's all part of the experience finding out how much it's going to cost to fix. Then you find out how much an exhaust is on the Yamaha and the fun stops right there.

[@tom23245]

Raider still outperforms in every other way, though. Engine was way ahead of its time as well. There's little to nothing to customize because it's too good straight from the factory. Whether that's good or bad is personal preference.

[@w.w.1348]

​@@tom23245I would 100% agree. HD is just catching up to this motor. You still can't beat the performance and price, nor the exclusivity. Nothing better than not seeing your bike on every corner, but still getting the stares, compliments, and "what is it" question.

[@lithobreakerf.5373]

Ivan’s flash on my 2009. I average 45 mpg. But probably 75 percent hwy.

[@sandeepramlakshmanan3646]

Is the air cooled less or more maintenance than a liquid cooled one? How does this compare to a vtx1800 which is adored by millions. Thanks for the crisp and great review.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

It’s less maintenance, then liquid cooled, but you do have to watch your engine temperature in the summer sitting at a light too long. I love the VTX 1800. It has great pull, the shaft drive does give you more power loss. But the radiator is very handy in the summer for sure.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I owned a VTX 1800 and loved it but this bike has amazing torque, it looks rotten to the core tough.

[@sandeepramlakshmanan3646]

@@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480 oh wow. That is good to know. I have a fjr1300 and maybe go with the vtx just for the liquid cooled and Honda reliability.

[@yamahog9349]

its definitely less. the oil tank can get pretty hot though

[@YouTubeFactCheckerNo1]

The Raider rides much better with Cobra 240 in the back. The Raider is a BEAST!

[@bigdvids2720]

Also a 2008 og raider s rider. Best bike ever😎

[@sandeepramlakshmanan3646]

Waiting for you to review the Vmax 1700 Gen2.

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

@@sandeepramlakshmanan3646 hmmm, i’ll see what I can do

[@kawffeytheinkredible3295]

What style bags are those? I’m looking for some… just hopefully bigger

[@walterfechter8080]

Forget the Euro emissions requirements. We need the air-cooled Raider back!

[@matthewmaccubbin7484]

I've got the same, #314. What saddle bags and fork bag did you use? Love how they fit yours. Mines bone stock, looking to add some small bags, exhaust, and the 240 rear.

[@justingillette8287]

I agree the Honda Fury needed to have a bigger engine and a 6th gear!

[@ADwyer95]

How hard was it removing the cylinder head covers to get them black? Do you gotta drop the whole engine or is there enough wiggle room to slide out the sides if you remove the tank?

[@gasman4581]

im looking no luck here in az. so far.

[@chauffeurmarco]

I loved your comparison with Joe Peshi. Never had bike for so long. I'm not ready to sell it. 2017 was the last year. Is it true that Yamaha came back with the 2023 ?

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

I’m not sure I don’t see it on their current website for Yamaha.

[@phillippugh2161]

Where did you get that fairing from I have the striker ...thanks

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

It was on there when I bought it

[@Lordbaccus]

I own the 2013 Stryker = Flawless bike but it winds up to fast NEEDS a 6th gear

[@madisonmcquilling4561]

yamaha’s are my favorite

[@mikekosar6135]

These are nice bikes…🤙

[@poseidon5003]

Air cooled is fine if you don't get stuck in traffic often.

[@albertogarcia6332]

I only "get stuck in traffic" if the police is around lol 😆 😅

[@daneck5337]

Stratoliner, Roadliner, same engine ..

[@russm3866]

Regarding new riders and their choice of bike... I've personally found that bikes with wide rear tires are extremely important, and could be the difference between wrecking Yousef and Your New Motorcycle... Bikes with wide rear tires, for example, 210 and wider, dictate weather you keep it upright through the corners, or NOT... With wide rear tires you better be capable of *staying on the throttle* throughout the corners because if you don't you will more than likely end up in a ditch or worse!!! This is something I've seen time and time again, especially people who chose to buy the Suzuki Boulevard 109r for their first bike!!! I truly hope this helps everyone, especially new riders!!! Just Sayin'🤬

[@stanleykania7184]

Cool cool

[@davidmcchargue8427]

Stop doing click bait!! I love my Raider, however, Yamaha only made that great bike from 2008 to 2018. You can still find them second hand.... but they are incredibly reliable!! In the meantime....stop making us get unnecessarily excited!! On the other hand...... Yamaha........if you are trolling these messages... For God's sake.... please bring the Raider back!!!!! Harley has never really caught up!!! But they are making progress!! Come on.... let's show them that Japanese engineering still leads the world in engineering excellence!!!

[@dantae666]

asetics are ugly on this bike tho. a bike like this is about looks and they sacrificed aesthetics for engineering and to use Yamaha parts that dont belong a cruiser also needed more design on the fenders and not cutting back on real chrome and paint

[@grizzlymac-tight]

Ask your doctor if the yamaha raider is right for you 🤣

[@mafokotsaisaackhaile6195]

Raider needs bigger tank…

[@jimmygillenardo2709]

Definitely not a beginner bike 😂

[@Scorpion54092]

Got an 08 raider as my first bike lol 🤷‍♂️

[@miguel25591825]

Just got my 09 raider 2 days ago for my first bike, i love it so far and i think it handles so great it really is a beginner bike as long as you have a decent throttle hand and are not too scared to ride it. I borrowed my friends 05 fat boy right after the msf class for a few days and i think the raider is much easier to control and handle.

[@Aaaaa69999]

@@miguel25591825it’s not a beginner bike just because you did doesn’t mean people should. Idiots start on r1s as well

[@mikerodriguez785]

What the hell is a key board company

[@tgmotorider.narratinglifeo3480]

Yamaha began making pianos in the late 1800s and then later on keyboards in 1959.

[@edvardteath5951]

Hmm.. It's cool mebi, no frame - aluminium - it 's chit bro. Sorri. 🤮 The insanity will burst 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️❌

[@VodkaBlast77]

What type of windscreen is that?