2018
Yamaha Star Eluder - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 574145 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Star Eluder |
| Price | US$ 22499. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2018 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 46mm telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-R18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock with remote preload adjustment |
| Reartyre | 200/55-R16 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multiplate assist and slipper wet clutch |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1851.85 ccm (113.00 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection with YCC-T and D-Mode |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Saddle bags |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Impact Blue, Raven, Liquid Silver |
| Comments | Small windscreen. |
| Factorywarranty | 5 Year Warranty Coverage |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Groundclearance | 124 mm (4.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,275 mm (50.2 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,489 mm (98.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 975 mm (38.4 inches) |
| Seatheight | 701 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 396.9 kg (875.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
