Yamaha Road Star (2008-09)

The Yamaha Road Star S is a powerful motorcycle with a four-stroke, 48 degrees V-Twin engine, and 1670 cc capacity. It has a maximum torque of 106.3 ft-lbs at 2500 rpm, and a compression ratio of 8.4:1. It’s equipped with a 40mm throttle body FI induction system, a digital TCI ignition, and runs on an electric start. The transmission consists of five speeds, and the final drive is driven by a belt. The motorcycle uses an aluminum, double cradle frame, has a 43mm fork front suspension, an adjustable link Monocross rear suspension, and front brakes consisting of 2x 298mm discs and 4 piston calipers, with a single 320mm disc and 4 piston caliper rear brake. It uses a front tyre of 130/90-16 and a rear tyre of 150/80-16. The motorcycle is 98.4 inches in length, 38.6 inches in width, and 44.9 inches in height, with a wheelbase of 66.5 inches, and a seat height of 28 inches. It has a wet weight of 337 kg and fuel capacity of 17 Liters or 3.7 US gal.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star S

Year: 2008 – 09

Engine: Four stroke, 48 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 1670 cc / 101.9 cu/in

Bore x Stroke: 97 x 113mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.4:1

Induction: 40mm throttle body FI

Ignition: Digital TCI

Starting: Electric

Max Torque: 14.7 kgf-m / 106.3 ft-lbs. @ 2500 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Belt

Frame: Aluminium, Double cradle frame

Front Suspension: 43mm fork

Rear Suspension: Adjustable link Monocross

Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 130/90-16

Rear Tyre: 150/80-16

Dimensions: Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 980 mm / 38.6 in Height 1140 mm / 44.9 in

Wheelbase: 1,688 mm / 66.5 in

Seat Height: 710 mm / 28 in

Wet Weight: 337 kg / 741.4 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 Liters / 3.7 US gal