Similar styling and a similar-sized 1304cc liquid-cooled V-twin make Star's Stryker a direct competitor with Honda's Fury. Similar styling and a similar-sized 1304cc liquid-cooled V-twin make Star's Stryker a dire Star Motorcycles, Yamaha's standalone cruiser division, will extend its line in 2011 with the addition of a new factory chopper dubbed the Stryker. The profile is strikingly similar to last year's well-received Raider, but with a smaller-displacement, liquid-cooled engine and 75 fewer pounds. Its $10,990 price tag (in Raven black; Impact Blue and Red Copper cost $250 more) is a whopping $3500 less than its big brother, meaning the Stryker will be lighter on your bank account as well. Styling reflects current chopper trends, with an extended neck, sleek tank and a production-radical 40 degrees of fork rake. Star proudly points out that the fenders are real steel-not plastic-and final drive is via belt, not shaft, making this bike easy to customize. The 210mm-wide rear tire looks phat without fouling the steering, while the 21-inch front wheel fits a full-size, 320mm brake disc-Star won't entirely sacrifice performance for style. By Aaron Frank Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
