Yamaha V Star Silverado
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| 'Yamaha V Star Silverado' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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| Production | 2005 - 2013 |
| Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.0mm x 63.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Ignition | tci: transistor controlled ignition |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: single shock, adjustable preload, 3.9-in travel |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. hydraulic. Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase | 64.02 inches (1626 mm) |
| Length | 96.5 inches (2451 mm) |
| Width | 36.61 inches (930 mm) |
| Height | 43.5 inches (1105 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.91 inches (709 mm) |
| Weight | 544.1 pounds (246.8 Kg) (dry), 264.4 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.2 Gallon (15.90 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.80 liters/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha V Star Silverado was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2005 and 2013.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 63.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 655.5 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multiplate wet clutch.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic. in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a single shock, adjustable preload, 3.9-in travel. The V Star Silverado was fitted with a 4.2 Gallon (15.90 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 544.1 pounds (246.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 64.02 inches (1626 mm) long.
2010 Yamaha V Star Silverado
The 2009 Yamaha V Star Silverado is a great chopper for those who aren't confident enough to ride a big tourer, or for those just looking for a medium cruiser. The air-cooled V-twin bike is loaded with a lot of handy accessories making it a very convenient city bike and a good choice for longer-distance trips, too.
Leather saddles and a sculpted seat make the 2009 Yamaha V Star Silverado a great bike for traveling, while the passenger backrest, adjustable windscreen and rider floorboards add to the comfort side. This cruiser my sport a smaller engine, but the full-size frame makes it both spacious and ergonomic, with a low, retro profile.
On the riding side, the 2009 Yamaha V Star Silverado sports a carburetor with throttle position sensor and progressive pulley for precise accelerations and a pleasant feel of the engine. And the shaft drive means quiet, hassle-free performance.