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

The Yamaha Road Star S motorcycle specifications include a 1671.6 cc (102.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 314.8 kg (694 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2016Model years
1,672 ccDisplacement
314.8 kgDry weight
709 mmSeat height
17.8 LFuel tank
1,689 mmWheelbase
145 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200820092010201120122013201420152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
20098.4:1
201320168.4:1
Displacement
201520161,674 cc (102.15 cu in)
Front brakes
20132016Double disc. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
2015201643mm telescopic fork
Front tire
20132016130/90-M16
Rear brakes
20132016Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear tire
20132016150/80-B16
Fuel capacity
2009201017.94 L (4.74 US gal)
2011201618.17 L (4.80 US gal)
Ignition
20092011TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
20132014TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
20152016Transistor Controlled Ignition

How the Yamaha Road Star S 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.

Displacement1,672 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 204% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 97th 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 capacity17.8 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 36% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 78th 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.

Displacement97th

1,672 cc — larger displacement than about 97% of Yamaha models.

Seat height16th

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

Fuel capacity78th

17.8 L — larger than about 78% 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.

Overall width980 mm
This bike

980

Yamaha avg

823

19% above average.

Overall height1,140 mm
This bike

1,140

Yamaha avg

1,172

Close to 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.

Ground clearance145 mm
This bike

145

Yamaha avg

181

20% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,672 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,689 mmSeat 709 mmClearance 145 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)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1671.6 cc (102.00 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 Injection
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel; hidden shock
Front suspension 43mm fork
Rear suspension Single shock
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 314.8 kg (694 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 1,140 mm (44.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,689 mm (66.5 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.78 L (4.70 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Charcoal Silver w/flames
Price as new US$ 12599. 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.