Yamaha V Star Silverado Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha V Star Silverado motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2005-2013Model years
649 ccDisplacement
709 mmSeat height
15.9 LFuel tank
1,626 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200520062007200820092010201120122013
Year-specific specification changes

The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Bore × stroke
201095.0 x 74.9 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches)
Displacement
20072009655.5 cc (40.00 cu in)
2010942 cc (57.48 cu in)
20112013655.5 cc (40.00 cu in)
Front brakes
20122013Single disc. Hydraulic
Fuel system
2006Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type
2007Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type carburetors
2009Carburettor. Mikuni
Rear brakes
2012Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic
Rear suspension
20082012Single shock
2013Single shock, adjustable preload, 3.9-in travel
Fuel capacity
2011201315.90 L (4.20 US gal)
Seat height
2007711 mm (28.0 inches)

How the Yamaha V Star Silverado 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.

Displacement649 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th 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 capacity15.9 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 22% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th 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.

Displacement65th

649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.

Seat height16th

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

Fuel capacity65th

15.9 L — larger than about 65% 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 length2,451 mm
This bike

2,451

Yamaha avg

2,082

18% above average.

Wheelbase1,626 mm
This bike

1,626

Yamaha avg

1,416

15% above average.

Seat height709 mm
This bike

709

Yamaha avg

793

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 649 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,626 mmSeat 709 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 170/80-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-16
Rear tire size 170/80-15
Front tire width 130 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 649 cc (39.60 cu in)
Bore × stroke 81.0 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 99 mm (3.9 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 170/80-15

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 709 mm (27.9 inches)
Overall length 2,451 mm (96.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,626 mm (64.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.89 L (4.20 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Raven/Raspberry Metallic; Pearl White
Price as new US$ 6799. 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.