Yamaha

YAMAHA XV 1600A ROAD STAR / WILD STAR 1999 - 2001

YAMAHA XV 1600A ROAD STAR / WILD STAR 1999 - 2001
YAMAHA XV 1600A ROAD STAR / WILD STAR 1999 - 2001 · Photo: Cdamian at English Wikipedia (Christof Damian), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELYAMAHA XV 1600A ROAD STAR / WILD STAR 1999 - 2001
Year1999 - 2001
Engine TypeFour stroke, 48° V-twin, OHV pushrod, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1602 cc / 97.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke95 x 113 mm
Compression Ratio8.3:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power46.7 kW / 62.6 hp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque134 Nm / 98.8 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm
IgnitionTCI
Induction40 mm Mikuni constant-velocity carburetor with TPS
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationSemi-dry sump
Gear Box5 speed
ClutchWet multiplate
Final DriveBelt
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Rear SuspensionSwinging link, 110 mm / 3.4 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 298 mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 320 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2500 mm / 98.4 in
Overall Width1100 mm / 43 in
Overall Height1140 mm / 45 in
Seat Height710 mm / 28 in
Wheelbase1685 mm / 66.3 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight307 kg / 676.8 lb
Wet Weight325 kg / 716.5 lb
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre130/90-16
Rear Tyre150/80-15
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.28 US gal
Fuel Consumption15.1 km/l
Top Speed175.8 km/h / 109 mph
Yamaha file

The launch version of Yamaha's 1999 big cruiser, sold as the Road Star in North America and Wild Star in Europe. It pairs a long-stroke, air-cooled 1602 cc pushrod V-twin with belt final drive, retro low-rider styling, a hidden rear shock and big low-rpm torque. Silverado and Midnight trim packages were added to the range later.