2010 Yamaha XV1900 Raider S – SN718

2010 Yamaha XV1900 Raider S — Florida Import — Only 8,438 Miles — £8,995

Here we have a superb example of the mighty Yamaha XV1900 Raider S, finished in a stunning deep metallic blue with factory-style flame graphics, polished chrome detailing and the unmistakable long, low, muscular stance that made the Raider one of Yamaha’s most striking production cruisers.

This particular bike is a 2010 Raider S model, freshly imported from Florida, showing just 8,438 miles from new. The condition is excellent throughout, with the paintwork, chrome, wheels, engine cases, seat and cycle parts all presenting beautifully. It is a proper American-market cruiser with huge road presence, big V-twin character and Yamaha build quality throughout.

The bike is also fitted with a two-into-one Vance & Hines exhaust system, giving the Raider a deeper, cleaner and more purposeful sound while perfectly suiting the bike’s long custom profile. It looks right, sounds right and has that big-inch cruiser feel the moment you thumb the starter.

Background: The Yamaha XV1900 Raider

The Yamaha Raider was launched as Yamaha’s answer to the American custom-cruiser movement. At the time, the market was full of long-forked, stretched-out custom machines, but many of those bikes were expensive, impractical or built more for show than genuine riding enjoyment. Yamaha wanted to create something different: a factory-built custom cruiser with the look of a high-end custom bike, but with the reliability, engineering and road manners expected from a major manufacturer.

The result was the XV1900 Raider, a machine based around Yamaha’s large-capacity 1,854cc / 113 cubic inch air-cooled V-twin engine. It delivered the kind of deep, low-down torque that cruiser riders love, with maximum torque arriving very low in the rev range, making it relaxed, powerful and effortless to ride. Rather than chasing high revs, the Raider was designed to deliver that big-pulse, big-torque feel that suits open roads, town cruising and weekend riding perfectly.

What made the Raider stand out was the way Yamaha blended custom styling with real-world usability. The bike featured a long wheelbase, stretched front end, low seat height, wide rear tyre, belt final drive and beautifully sculpted bodywork. It had the visual drama of a custom chopper, but it was engineered to stop, steer and ride with the confidence of a factory Yamaha.

The Raider S model took things a step further by adding additional chrome and polished detail, giving the bike a more premium finish. Chrome fork components, bright engine covers, polished accents and high-quality trim help the Raider S catch the light from every angle. It is a motorcycle that looks just as good parked up as it does rolling down the road.

This Bike

This example is exactly the sort of Raider people look for: low mileage, excellent condition, great colour, freshly imported from the USA and already fitted with a quality exhaust upgrade.

The deep blue paintwork with flame graphics suits the Raider perfectly, giving it a proper custom look without being overdone. The chrome is bright, the V-twin engine presents very well, the wheels and front end look clean, and the overall stance is exactly what you want from a big American-style cruiser.

We have checked the oil level and it is exactly where it needs to be. We have also changed the brake and clutch fluid, so the bike is prepared and ready to ride.

Key Details

Model: Yamaha XV1900 Raider S
Year: 2010
Colour: Deep metallic blue with flame graphics
Mileage: 8,438 miles from new
Engine: 1,854cc / 113ci air-cooled V-twin
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Final drive: Belt drive
Exhaust: Vance & Hines two-into-one system
Import: Freshly imported from Florida
Condition: Excellent throughout
Preparation: Oil level checked, brake and clutch fluid changed
Price: £8,995

Why Buy This Raider?

The XV1900 Raider S is not just another cruiser. It is one of Yamaha’s best-looking big V-twins, combining Japanese reliability with full American custom attitude. It has the stretched stance, the big rear tyre, the low seat, the massive chrome V-twin and the road presence people want from a serious cruiser.

With only 8,438 miles, this is a very low-mileage example for its age. The Florida import history adds to its appeal, and the Vance & Hines exhaust gives it the soundtrack the bike deserves. It is ready to ride, beautifully presented and priced at £8,995.

A fantastic opportunity to own a clean, low-mileage, big-inch Yamaha Raider S with all the right looks, all the right sound and all the right presence.

Available now at American Cruiser UK — £8,995.