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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$11,699
MSRP
$12,599
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
YZF R1
Display Name
Road Star S
Year
2008
Year
2008
Make
Yamaha
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
Horizontal In-line
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
77 / 3.03
Bore (mm/in)
97 / 3.82
Stroke (mm/in)
53.6 / 2.11
Stroke (mm/in)
113 / 4.45
Displacement (cc/ci)
998 / 60.9
Displacement (cc/ci)
1670 / 102
Compression Ratio
12.7:1
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
45
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Gear
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.533 / 2.063 / 1.762 / 1.522 / 1.364 / 1.269
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.375 / 1.579 / 1.16 / 0.906 / 0.75
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tire Brand
Pirelli(R)
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli(R) 120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 HR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Pirelli(R) 190/50 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 HR16
Brake Brand Name
Brembo(R)
Brake Brand Name
-
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
KYB
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.3 / 109
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.76
Length (ft)
8.2
Width (in/mm)
28.3 / 718.8
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Height (in/mm)
43.7 / 1110
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.5 / 1689
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
9.1
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
390 / 176.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
694 / 314.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.75 / 18
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.7 / 17.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.56
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.41
Turning Radius (ft)
-
Turning Radius (ft)
10.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 145
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.9 / 835.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.9 / 708.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Radiator Cover
-
Radiator Cover
No
Top Crown Material
-
Top Crown Material
Chrome
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Lap Timer
Standard
Lap Timer
-
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Shift Light Type
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Tool Bag Mount
Standard
Tool Bag Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
No
Tinted
-
Height
Low
Height
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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