Yamaha XV1600A Road Star / Wind Star Silverado

Yamaha XV1600A Road Star / Wind Star Silverado
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	1999 - 05
Class	Cruiser
Engine	Four stroke, 48°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Ignition	TCI
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Swinging link
Brakes	Front: 2x 296 mm discs 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 200 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	150/80-15
Wheelbase	1685 mm / 66.3 in
Seat Height	710 mm / 28 in
Weight	319 kg / 703 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity	20 Liters / 5.3 us GAL
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 48°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.3:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 150/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 296 mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 200 mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Swinging link. The XV1600A Road Star / Wind Star Silverado was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.3 us GAL fuel tank. The bike weighed just 319 kg / 703 lbs. The wheelbase was 1685 mm / 66.3 in long.

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Overview

Yamaha XV 1600A Road Star / Wild Star Silverado

In the land of cruisers, bigger truly is better. Two years ago, Yamaha introduced its Road Star, featuring a 98 cubic inch (1600cc) v-twin with 99 foot pounds of torque arriving at 2250 rpm at the crank. The Road Star is the torque king of production v-twins, and features the largest displacement production cruiser engine at this point. With a five-speed transmission transferring power from the huge pushrod motor to the rear wheel via belt drive, the Road Star has all of the features you would expect in a classically designed cruiser. Modern engineering touches like four valves per cylinder, forged pistons and ceramic composite cylinder bore plating evidence Yamaha's commitment to performance and durability with this machine. The long, 66.3 inch wheelbase contains a beautifully designed and detailed machine. As it had with its Royal Star cruiser a few years earlier, Yamaha painstakingly, and effectively, styled the Road Star to reflect the classic cruiser look. From the huge engine to the rear view mirrors, from the spoked front wheel (with twin disc brakes) to the tail light and turn signal treatment, Yamaha sweat every last detail of this design. Yamaha wanted more than good looks, however, and it aimed the Road Star at the top of the v-twin cruiser class. Although the engine and belt drive are part of the look, they are a big part of the performance of this machine -- which comes through with stump-pulling torque and smooth, strong acceleration (with engineered-in "pulse", as Yamaha puts it). The seat height is low, and the ergonomics comfortable. The reach to the bars and the forward mounted floor boards, with heel and toe shifter, all seem in the right place. Clutch pull is easy and the engagement is predictable -- allowing smooth departure from a stop. Gear changes were predictable With 677 pounds of motorcycle underneath you, you might expect the Road Star to be clumsy in the handling department. It isn't. For such a massive machine, the Road Star is surprisingly easy to ride. Although that weight requires respect (and the Road Star certainly doesn't handle like a sport bike), for the mega-cruiser class, Yamaha has delivered predictable handling, both around town and on the highway. The dual disc brakes up front are appreciated (many big-bore cruisers feature a single disc). Hauling down this much motorcycle, the front brakes are definitely put to the task, and stopping distances are not in the sport bike class, either. For the heavy weight cruiser class, once again, the Road Star delivers good braking performance, with both decent feel and good power. We tested the Silverado edition, with windshield and saddlebags. Freeway cruising behind the windshield is comfortable -- although some buffeting above 65 mph was experienced at the helmet level of my long-waisted, 5'11" frame. The compliant suspension, combined with good roll-on power in top gear (not surprising, given the massive torque generated by this motor) made my freeway time fun and comfortable. The Road Star Silverado's seat is firm and supportive. Extended freeway rides were completed without significant back or butt ache. This was surely helped by the windshield, which kept the cruiser-style seating position from resulting in significant wind blast on the Interstate. The saddlebags offered by Yamaha are attractive, durable looking, and surprisingly spacious. They certainly add to the functionality of this machine, particularly when running errands around town or taking short, overnight trips. The paint quality, fit and finish, and features of the Road Star are all top notch. A 5.3 gallon fuel tank allows reasonably long trips without refueling, while the tank-mounted speedometer provides more information than you would expect from most cruisers, including odometer, dual trip meters, clock, fuel gauge and indicator lights for low fuel, high beam, turn signal, neutral and engine diagnostics.

Make Model	Yamaha XV 1600A Road Star / Wild Star Silverado
Year	1999 - 05
Engine Type	Four stroke, 48°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	1602 cc / 97.6 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	95 x 113 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	8.3:1
Induction	Carburetor
Ignition	TCI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	63 hp / 45.9 kW @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque	134 Nm / 98.8 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel	140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension	Swinging link
Rear Wheel Travel	110 mm / 3.4 in
Front Brakes	2x 296 mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 200 mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	130/90-16
Rear Tire	150/80-15
Dimensions	Length 2500 mm / 98 in Width 1100 mm / 43 in Height 1140 mm / 45 in
Wheelbase	1685 mm / 66.3 in
Seat Height	710 mm / 28 in
Dry Weight	319 kg / 703 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Liters / 5.3 us GAL