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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$13,090
MSRP
$6,490
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
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
Road Star S
Display Name
V Star Classic
Year
2009
Year
2009
Make
Yamaha
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Air
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
97 / 3.82
Bore (mm/in)
81 / 3.19
Stroke (mm/in)
113 / 4.45
Stroke (mm/in)
63 / 2.48
Displacement (cc/ci)
1670 / 102
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 40
Compression Ratio
8.3:1
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
36
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
49
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
3000
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
2
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
28
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.375 / 1.579 / 1.16 / 0.906 / 0.75
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.714 / 1.9 / 1.458 / 1.167 / 0.967
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Tire Brand
Bridgestone(R)
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
S
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
S
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 HR16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 130/90 SR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 HR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop 170/80 SR15
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.9 / 200
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 140
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.3 / 109
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.2
Length (ft)
8.04
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140
Height (in/mm)
43.5 / 1104.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.5 / 1689
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64 / 1625.6
Turning Radius (ft)
10.5
Turning Radius (ft)
10.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 145
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Length (ft/in)
0.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
694 / 314.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
743 / 337
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
544 / 246.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.7 / 17.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 16
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.41
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.29
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
441 / 200
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
0.79 / 3
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.9 / 708.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.9 / 708.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Belt Guard
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown Material
Chrome
Top Crown Material
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Foot Peg Location
-
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
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
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