The 2018 Yamaha Star Eluder is a bagger based on the new Star Venture. Shown in Impact Blue. (Photos courtesy Yamaha)
Last June, at the Americade Rally in Lake George, New York, Yamaha unveiled the 2018 Star Venture, calling it ?the ultimate trans-continental touring motorcycle.? Blending modern and traditional luxury-touring features and styling, the Venture boasts an impressive list of standard technology and a sporty, muscular look. And unlike Ventures of yore, instead of a liquid-cooled V-4, the new Star Venture is powered by a redesigned version of the air-cooled, 1,854cc (113ci) V-twin from the Raider that pumps out a claimed 126 lb-ft of torque.
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2018 Yamaha Star Eluder in Liquid Silver Today, Yamaha introduced the 2018 Star Eluder, a bagger based on the Star Venture. As defined by Dictionary.com, elude means ?to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.? and is synonymous with evade. According to General Manager of Yamaha?s Motorcycle Group, Mike Doughty, ?With its aggressive styling and infotainment technology unlike any other motorcycle in its class, [the Star Eluder] will truly empower riders to elude conformity while experiencing the thrill of the road.?
2018 Yamaha Star Eluder in Raven
Whatever you?re attempting to elude?but hopefully not the police?Yamaha hopes its new bagger will be your means of escape. It foregoes the top trunk, passenger backrest, Sure-Park System (electric forward/reverse), tall...