Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado Canadian Edition

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Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado Canadian Edition
Manufacturer
Production 2008
Class Cruiser
Engine
air-cooled 75° V-twin; SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore / Stroke 94.0mm x 94.0mm
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Torque 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 2500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5 speed, manual

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Telescopic 41mm fork, 5.5-in travel
Rear: Single shock; adjustable preload, 4.5-in travel
Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm
Rear: Hydraulic disc, 282mm
Front Tire 130/90-16
Rear Tire 170/80-15
Wheelbase 64.8 inches (1646 mm)
Length 96.89 inches (2461 mm)
Width 37.2 inches (945 mm)
Seat Height 27.99 inches (711 mm)
Weight 284.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado Canadian Edition was a air-cooled 75° V-twin; SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 2008. Max torque was 62.7 ft/lbs (85.0 Nm) @ 2500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 94.0mm bore x 94.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1063.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm in the front and a Hydraulic disc, 282mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic 41mm fork, 5.5-in travel while the rear was equipped with a Single shock; adjustable preload, 4.5-in travel. The wheelbase was 64.8 inches (1646 mm) long.

2008 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado Canadian Edition[edit | edit source]

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Canadian riders are lucky again, as they receive a cooler version of the 2008 MY V-Star 1100 Silverado, boasting a two-tone black & cream livery. The cylinders are painted black, with contrasting polished fins, but the cases and transmission retained the shiny looks. The bike si aesthetically and technically identical to the base model, but the cream paint adds a most strong retro attire to it.

Special Canadian Edition value added features: - Special deep black lacquer paint with cream coloured inserts - Classic gold coloured V-Star tank emblems - Classic gold coloured Yamaha emblems on side covers - Two tone rider & passenger seats with chrome studs - Chrome Star accessory turn signal peaks (4) - Chrome Star accessory headlight peak - Chrome Star accessory master cylinder cover

Special Canadian Edition added customer bonus: - Star series bike cover - Star series Canadian Edition ball cap - Star series Canadian Edition travel mug - Star series Canadian Edition vest pin - Star series Canadian Edition vest patch