Yamaha Road Star 1700 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Road Star 1700 motorcycle specifications include a 1,670 cc (101.90 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2005Year released
1,670 ccDisplacement
709 mmSeat height
20.1 LFuel tank
1,689 mmWheelbase

How the Yamaha Road Star 1700 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement1,670 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 204% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 96th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height709 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 11% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 16th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity20.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 54% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement96th

1,670 cc — larger displacement than about 96% of Yamaha models.

Seat height16th

709 mm — taller than about 16% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity92nd

20.1 L — larger than about 92% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,499 mm
This bike

2,499

Yamaha avg

2,082

20% above average.

Wheelbase1,689 mm
This bike

1,689

Yamaha avg

1,416

19% above average.

Seat height709 mm
This bike

709

Yamaha avg

793

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,670 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,689 mmSeat 709 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 150/80-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-16
Rear tire size 150/80-16
Front tire width 130 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 16 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2005
Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,670 cc (101.90 cu in)
Bore × stroke 97.0 x 113 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminium
Front suspension 43mm Telescopic fork with adjustable preload; 5.5´ travel
Rear suspension Single shock, link-type; 4.3´ travel

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 150/80-16

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 709 mm (27.9 inches)
Overall length 2,499 mm (98.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,689 mm (66.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 20.06 L (5.30 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Raven/Raspberry Metallic; Pearl White
Price as new US$ 11099. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.