The Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star motorcycle specifications include a 1,600 cc (97.63 cu in) engine, power of 63 hp (46.0 kW) @ 4,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 325 kg (716.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star 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 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 191% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 74% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 53% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st 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.
63 hp — more powerful than about 65% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,600 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Yamaha models.
325 kg — heavier than about 95% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 5%.
710 mm — taller than about 17% of Yamaha models.
20 L — larger than about 91% 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.
1,685
1,416
19% above average.
710
793
10% 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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.194 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 193.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 39.4 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,600 cc (97.63 cu in) |
| Power | 63 hp (46.0 kW) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 134.0 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 98.8 ft.lbs) @ 2,250 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 325 kg (716.5 lb) |
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| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,685 mm (66.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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