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Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S - [2008]
This edition of the Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Akrapovic.This particular Yamaha XV 1900 has a 1854cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2008 XV 1900 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XV 1900's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2012 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M109R M1800R | 2012cc.2012 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M109RZ M1800R Limited Edition | 2012cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1854cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 100 bhp (74 kW) @ 4250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [123 bhp (91 kW) @ 9500 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 123.7 lb-ft (167.8 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2023 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead [101.6 lb-ft (137.7 Nm) @ 8200 rpm] and the 2022 Norton V4SV 1200 [99.5 lb-ft (134.9 Nm) @ 9000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XV 1900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1983 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S.
The 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S has a Power to weight ratio of 284.9 bhp per ton and 352.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 XV 1900 competing with the 1983 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder [309.9 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder [309.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XV 1900 generating around 352.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1999 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird [376.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2001 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird [376.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.3 secs, this makes the Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S similar in acceleration to the 2016 Yamaha Star Raider S (13.0 secs) and the 2016 Yamaha Star Raider 1900 (13.0 secs). This Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S and the 1994 Honda NSR 250 R MC28
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.8 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1994 Honda NSR 250 R MC28 (12.8 secs) and the 2012 Yamaha XV 1900 Roadliner S (12.8 secs).
The 2008 version of the Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S has a maximum speed of 120mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 XV 1900 equals the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S then how about a 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph) and the 2012 Yamaha MT-01 SOHC (131 mph).
