Anyone seem the new Yamaha Raider?

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NewGuy · #11 Unread post by **NewGuy** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:41 pm

I have no idea about the performance of either bike, but on looks alone the Rocker is a MUCH better looking bike than the Raider.

beardking · Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:15 pm

NewGuy wrote:I have no idea about the performance of either bike, but on looks alone the Rocker is a MUCH better looking bike than the Raider.

Really the only thing I like better about the Rocker is the gas tank / triple tree relationship.

ceemes · #13 Unread post by **ceemes** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:22 pm

blackmouth wrote:I've only seen it on the net.
Didn't really like what I saw of it online, but I'm trying to reserve my judgement until I see it in person.

The pics online may not do it justice but from what I've seen, I don't like the pipes. Plus there's something "off" about the area in front of the gas tank (can't put my finger on it, but don't like it).

It's too small, the tank that is, it doesn't fit the bike, too much open space between the front of the tank and the bars. Looks as if they ran out of budget when designing the tank and just slapped on one that sort of fit and they had available. A fuller and heaftier looking tank is needed on a bike of that caliber and styling. It reminds me of a Harley Fatboy would look like if was fitted with one of the smaller Sportster tank. Just doesn't look right.

Dennis · #14 Unread post by **Dennis** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:51 am

The Rocker (IMO) looks a little better, but the Rocker is some 6 or 7 grand more than the Raider. That may sway a lot of peoples decision on their purchase.

NorthernPete · Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:08 am

Also seemS pretty similar to the Vulcan 900 Custom

I am a fan of pegs vs floorboards on both as well.

Flipper · #16 Unread post by **Flipper** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:16 am

Susan Carpenter reviewed it in the Los Angeles Times a few weeks ago.
http://www.latimes.com/classified/autom ... 7758.story

Here are more of her reviews for your winter reading pleasure.

http://www.latimes.com/classified/autom ... orygallery

jonnythan · Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:42 am

Flipper wrote:Susan Carpenter reviewed it in the Los Angeles Times a few weeks ago.
http://www.latimes.com/classified/autom ... 7758.story

Here are more of her reviews for your winter reading pleasure.

http://www.latimes.com/classified/autom ... orygallery

She left out the review part

Venarius · #18 Unread post by **Venarius** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 5:50 am

Nope, your all wrong, its a copied Honda VLX with a Bigger, air cooled engine!

jonnythan · Thu Nov 29, 2007 6:02 am

Venarius wrote:Nope, your all wrong, its a copied Honda VLX with a Bigger, air cooled engine!

This is a joke, right?

badinfluence63 · Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:27 am

Venarius,

Being wrong isn't a bad thing ....is it?