YAMAHA PRESS INFORMATION

October 24, 2007

MT-0S (Special exhibition model/prototype)

Taking the "Soul Beat V-twin Sports Model" MT-01 as its base, this concept model is designed to be "The Ultimate Quality Adult Hobby Bike" featuring special parts like a half cowl and under-cowl and a new muffler that accentuate the unbeatable torque of the air-cooled V-twin engine, as well as high-quality parts including an LED headlight and keyless starting system.

RAIDER S (Special exhibition model/export spec)

Length/Width/Height=2,572/925/1,165mm
Dry weight=314kg
Engine type=Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV
Cylinder arrangement=V-twin 2-cylinder
Displacement=1,854cm³
Maximum torque=167.8N•m/2,500r/min
Fuel tank capacity=15.5L
Fuel supply system=Electronic fuel injection

Designed as a completely new type of cruiser with a "customized" appeal not found in conventional mass-production models, the new RAIDER is a premium model with an impressive presence and plenty of deluxe features. It is a model with artistic styling and neutral handling that exceeds anything you would expect from a customized bike, while also providing an engine feeling that lets the rider experience the pleasing pulse you expect from a big-displacement V-twin.
This design helps create a new kind of cruiser with features like (1) a "chopper" style design with a highly customized look, (2) outstanding straight-line running stability and (3) natural handling.

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