The Yamaha Road Star Silverado motorcycle specifications include a 1,670 cc (101.90 cu in) engine, power of 85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 4,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 323 kg (712 lb).
Key specifications
2006-2012Model years
1,670 ccDisplacement
85 hpPower
323 kgDry weight
709 mmSeat height
20.1 LFuel tank
1,689 mmWheelbase
145 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2006200720082009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Displacement
200720121671.6 cc (102.00 cu in)
Frame
20082009Steel; hidden shock
20112012Steel
Front suspension
200743mm Telescopic fork
2008201243mm fork
Fuel capacity
200817.78 L (4.70 US gal)
2009201217.94 L (4.74 US gal)
Ignition
2008TCI
2009Transistor Controlled Ignition
2010TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
2011Transistor Controlled Ignition
2012TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
How the Yamaha Road 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.
Engine power85 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp
About 59% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
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
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
V2, four-stroke • 1,670 cc • Air cooled • 85 hp
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 |
| Front tire pressure |
36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure |
36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Engine oil |
SAE 10W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity |
4.10 L (4.33 US qt) |
| Spark plug |
NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
0.263 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight |
263.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power |
50.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
0.86:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category |
Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
V2, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,670 cc (101.90 cu in) |
| Power |
85 hp (62.0 kW) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
97.0 x 113 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
8.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. 40mm Mikuni CV w/throttle position sensor |
| Fuel control |
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition |
Digital TCI |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Dry sump |
| Engine oil |
SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity |
4.10 L (4.33 US qt) |
| Spark plugs |
NGK DPR7EA-9, NGK DPR7EIX-9 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
5-speed |
| Final drive |
Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Wet plate |
| Front suspension |
43 mm telescopic fork. Adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension |
Single shock, link-type |
| Front wheel travel |
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Fork tube size |
41 mm (1.6 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Front tire |
130/90-16 |
| Rear tire |
150/80-16 |
| Front tire pressure |
36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
| Rear tire pressure |
36 PSI (2.5 Bar or 250 kPa) |
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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.2632 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
White pearl |
| Brake fluid |
DOT 4 |
| Price as new |
US$ 12799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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