Look Who it Was Random video

2018 Yamaha Star Eluder | 24 Fast Facts | 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder with GT Option Package

1,360 views · Published 19 January 2018 · 1:53 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: MOTO INTRODUCTION · 2018 · Autos & Vehicles

Watch on YouTube

1. The 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder is a luxury bagger, with a focus on the contemporary rather than retro. With forward-looking styling, Yamaha was able to design the Star Eluder for function over form. While the looks may be polarizing, it has styling derived from modern muscle cars, giving it a distinctive look in the bagger genre.

2. Although Yamaha promotes the Star Eluder with #EludeConformity, it is powered by a traditional air-cooled, pushrod V-twin. Yamaha let focus groups help decide on the engine architecture, and then let the engineers create a masterpiece. With a muscular 126 ft/lbs of torque at just 2500 rpm, the motor makes riding the 877-pound machine incredibly easy. From idle up to the modest 4750 rpm redline, more than enough power is on tap to ride with absolute confidence.

3. Thanks to a flat torque curve, shifting is optional. Even though there’s a slick six-speed transmission, you won’t be spending much time changing gears. The spread of power is amazing, making each gear usable over a wide range. Plus, the V-twin pulls smoothly at any engine speed, with the ability to pull from very low rpm without stuttering. The two-tone tuned dual exhausts have a nice sound when you rev them motor up, which you don’t really need to do.

4. The 1854cc motor has two power modes, and both are useful. Most of the time I stuck with the Touring mode—I’m on a bagger and touring, and not in a huge hurry. Even with the LCD showing T, the Star Eluder has plenty of acceleration. However, when I was doing battle with aggressive big rigs and inattentive housewives in SUVs on the freeways, I happily clicked into Sport mode. That results in the sharper throttle response you need in traffic, and the Eluder was able to stay out of trouble easily. Switching between modes couldn’t be easier—shut off the throttle and push a dedicated button once.


5. Yamaha came up with a first-class vibration-damping engine mounting array. Sophisticated composite engine mounts help keep the big twin’s dual-counterbalanced vibes at bay without compromising handling. It definitely has a better overall feel than rubber mounting. The robust frame is steel, with a die-cast aluminum rear subframe.

6. Cruise control is a must on a touring bagger, and the 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder has an intuitive and effective system. The Eluder is fully ride-by-wire—there isn’t even a throttle cable—so the electronic cruise control is flawless. It’s easy to actuate, set a speed, and adjust your speed as desired. The best features are those that can be called on easily, without distraction or effort.
7. There is ample room to stretch out on the 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder. 
8. Overall, the ergonomics work. 
9. Baggers rarely have a fairing this protective, and that was a big help in a driving rainstorm.
10. While the fairing is large, the 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder has an abbreviated windscreen. 
11. The seat is comfortable, and good for hundreds of miles a day.
12. Yamaha engineers worked to make the 2018 Star Eluder a bit lighter than the competition, and they also kept the weight low to the ground.
13. With a wheelbase over 67 inches long, rake stretching out 31 degrees, and a 200 rear tire, the Yamaha Star Eluder is absolutely steady.
14. The suspension on the 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder is perfect.
15. The 18/16 tire combo works. Despite being a long-distance bagger ready to cross the country, the Eluder never feels cumbersome.
16. Braking is outstanding, and the linking is flawless.
17. Although the brakes rock, most of the time you can rely on engine compression braking.
18. As expected, there is a slipper-and-assist hydraulic clutch that works great.
19. The infotainment system has a nice screen and decent interface, but it’s not up to Apple CarPlay standards.
20. The GT Option Package navigation system is nice, but there is room for improvement.
21. There are three ways to access the system—voice, left thumb button array, and touch screen—and all have their shortcomings.
22. The LED lighting doesn’t just look good—it’s effective. 
23. The sidebags are roomy, if a bit fiddly. 
24. The 2018 Star Eluder is a great motorcycle. 

=============== View More ============
Upcoming Bikes in India 2017 and 2018: https://goo.gl/2FkYwi
All New Yamaha Motocycles: https://goo.gl/6G9ygd
All New Suzuki Motor : https://goo.gl/8NpHHs
Honda All New Model 2018: https://goo.gl/Lr1LKt
2018 Kawasaki Model 2018: https://goo.gl/YuUZNv
Custom Triumph Motocycles: https://goo.gl/mEMvU6
All New Motocycles in 2017 tokyo motor show: https://goo.gl/KziMNe
All New Honda Motocycles at the Tokyo Motor Show: https://goo.gl/v8dMJJ

Please subscribe to receive these channels newest video .
Follow MOTO INTRODUCTION on:

Facebook -https://goo.gl/uhvigf
Google Plus - https://goo.gl/k0jb7Q

More from this channel