The Yamaha Raider is a cruiser-style motorcycle produced by the Yamaha Motor Company. It was first introduced in 2008 as part of the Star Motorcycles brand, and is powered by a large 1,854 cc (113 cu in) fuel-injected V-twin engine. The Raider is notable for its distinctive styling, which takes cues from American muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It has been praised for its powerful engine, nimble handling, and impressive level of refinement and quality.