The Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado motorcycle specifications include a 1,670 cc (101.90 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 323 kg (712 lb).
Key specifications
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha Road Star Midnight 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.
About 204% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 96th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 11% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 16th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 54% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,670 cc — larger displacement than about 96% of Yamaha models.
709 mm — taller than about 16% of Yamaha models.
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.
2,499
2,082
20% above average.
980
823
19% above average.
1,501
1,172
28% above average.
1,689
1,416
19% above average.
709
793
11% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
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| 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) |
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. 40mm Mikuni CV w/throttle position sensor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork with adjustable preload |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
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
| Dry weight | 323 kg (712 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 709 mm (27.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,501 mm (59.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,689 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.06 L (5.30 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Raven |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 13499. 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.