2018 YAMAHA STAR ELUDER
FIRST LOOK
P52
T
he bagger wars are well
and truly heating up for
2018 with the arrival of the
new Yamaha Star Eluder.
The Eluder is basically a
stripped back Star Venture, the
latest tourer to be featured in the
Star lineup that was released
earlier this year and comes with
the same 1854cc (113c.i) V-twin
that cranks out a solid 126 lb-ft of
torque. Inside the twin sit forged
alloy pistons and a twin counter-
balancer to smooth down the
excessive vibrations, with the
torque being transmitted to the
tire via a six-speed overdrive
transmission that allows for the
Eluder to cruise at 75 mph at just
2750 rpm in sixth gear.
Yamaha's fitted their Chip-
Controlled Throttle (YCC-T) that
gives the rider two different
throttle modes, and there's also
traction control and cruise con-
trol for long days in the saddle.
Suspension is taken care of
2018 Yamaha
Star Eluder
