Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

68 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Cruisers

The handsome Yamaha Stryker is a new breed of cruiser that combines a classic raked-out chopper-style

chassis with a gutsy liquid-cooled V-twin engine to create something very special. Attention to detail

is outstanding, with features such as steel fenders, 21-inch front wheel and cooling fi ns accentuating

its timeless good looks and reinforcing its authentic appeal. At the heart of this beautifully crafted new

cruiser, there’s a 1304cc liquid-cooled 60-degree SOHC V-twin engine that blends classic cruiser looks

with modern technology. Big V-twins are all about torque and the Stryker excels in this area.

YAMAHA STRYKER $15,499

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, V-type

2-cylinder, SOHC

Displacement: 1304cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70-21 R: 210/40R18

Seat height: 670mm

Kerb weight: 293kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 15L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: READY TO CUSTOMISE

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, V-type

2-cylinder, SOHC

Displacement: 1304cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70-21 R: 210/40R18

Seat height: 670mm

Kerb weight: 295kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 15L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: EASY RIDER

Inspired by the 1930s Streamline Moderne style, Yamaha’s XV1900 Roadliner uses the oldest form to

create the freshest look in classic cruiser styling. An exquisite merging of old and new, the Roadliner

mates traditional pushrod design with crisp fuel injection and EXUP exhaust valve performance in an

1854cc masterpiece. Attention to detail is unsurpassed. Fat chromed bars are internally wired for a

clean look that continues through to the integrated brake and clutch lever bracket/master cylinders.

This is Yamaha’s most powerful V-Star, with 80 cubic inches of fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, belt-driven

muscle. The rest of the package is equally serious — a 48 per cent front tyre weighting, solid engine

mounting for direct handling, and a slick topside that includes a fl angeless fuel tank and star-quality paint

and chrome. It’s all about technology and natural aggression.

YAMAHA XV1900A ROADLINER

$21,799

Engine: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, 4 valve, OHV

V-twin

Displacement: 1854cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 190/60R17

Seat height: 705mm

Kerb weight: 346kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: POWERHOUSE

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve,

V-twin

Displacement: 1304cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/90-16 R: 170/70B-16

Seat height: 690mm

Kerb weight: 304kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 19L

Warranty/Service interval: 5 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: SMOOTH OPERATOR

YAMAHA V STAR XVS1300A

$15,999

YAMAHA STRYKER BULLET

COWL $16,099

Yamaha’s Stryker Bullet Cowl brings a tougher look and excellent wind protection to the popular 1300 liquid-cooled

V-twin. The look reinterprets classic custom chopper styling for an aggressive feel. A gutsy 1304cc, fuel-injected, liquid-

cooled V-twin engine continues to churn out the inspired, big-engine feel riders love. Even with its radically raked-out

front end, Stryker has the superbly nimble and lightweight handling that choppers and mid-class competitors can only

dream about. The use of specially designed triple clamps allows a fork rake of 40 degrees for a more aggressive and

striking “long and low” image.

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