Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado motorcycle specifications include a 1,063 cc (64.86 cu in) engine and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013Model years
1,063 ccDisplacement
709 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,646 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20052006200720082009201120122013
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.

Displacement
200720131065.2 cc (65.00 cu in)
Front brakes
20122013Double disc. Hydraulic
Fuel system
2006Carburettor. (2) 37mm Mikuni downdraft-type w/throttle position sensor
2007Carburettor. (2) 37mm Mikuni w/throttle position sensor
2008Carburettor. 2 x 37mm Mikuni w/throttle position sensor
20092013Carburettor. (2) 37mm Mikuni®; throttle position sensor
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Hudraulic
2013Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear suspension
20082012Single shock
2013Single shock, adjustable preload, 4.5-in travel
Seat height
2007711 mm (28.0 inches)

How the Yamaha V Star 1100 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.

Displacement1,063 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 93% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th 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 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th 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.

Displacement87th

1,063 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of Yamaha models.

Seat height16th

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

Fuel capacity77th

17 L — larger than about 77% 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 length2,464 mm
This bike

2,464

Yamaha avg

2,082

18% above average.

Wheelbase1,646 mm
This bike

1,646

Yamaha avg

1,416

16% above average.

Seat height709 mm
This bike

709

Yamaha avg

793

11% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,063 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,646 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 1.27:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,063 cc (64.86 cu in)
Bore × stroke 95.0 x 75 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches)
Compression ratio 8.3:1
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 114 mm (4.5 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 170/80-15

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 709 mm (27.9 inches)
Overall length 2,464 mm (97.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,646 mm (64.8 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.03 L (4.50 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Raven/Deep Mocha; Midnight Silver/Cerulean Silver
Price as new US$ 9499. 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.