2011 Yamaha Stryker
Proof that the Japanese factories can produce a good looking custom chopper? You be the judge...When mainstream Japanese marques design their own mass produced custom choppers, purists roll their eyes and cross their arms.
But it remains to be seen if this will occur with the 2011 Yamaha Stryker, the marque's most extreme custom motorcycle to date.
What do we make of the new Yammy Stryker? Clearly floating in the same orbit as the Honda Fury, it boasts a torquey 1304cc V-twin mill borrowed from the Yamaha V-Star XVS1300A, outputting a commanding 107Nm of torque.
Power is transferred to the rear wheel via belt drive.
Befitting a bike of the custom cruiser genre, the Stryker boasts raked out front forks with a large 21-inch front wheel, a chunky 210-section rear wheel, and the fuel tank features flame decals to add to its take-no-prisoners attitude. Low bars, minimalist fenders and a low-slung one-piece seat also contribute to the custom chopper look.
The dual exhaust pipes have been thoughtfully bent to improve aesthetics and the front and rear wheel guards are made from steel.
The 2011 Yamaha Stryker's rear brake light is comprised of LEDs and it's possible that the design may have more appeal than the Honda Fury with its plastic rocker covers. Colours include Impact blue, Reddish copper and Raven black.
At this stage 2011 Yamaha Stryker is on sale in the US and Europe, but Yamaha Australia won't be importing it any time soon, telling the Bikesales Network that, "Unfortunately this model will not be hitting out shores in the near future."
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