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2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado

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2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado

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2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $13,499.00
Dealers Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
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Finance
Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Air
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)  97 / 3.82
Stroke (mm/in)  113 / 4.45
Displacement (cc/ci)  1670 / 102
Compression Ratio  8.3:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Overdrive  Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)  2.375 / 1.579 / 1.16 / 0.906 / 0.75
Reverse  No
Heel Toe Shifter  Standard
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)  3
Rear Wheel Width (in)  3.5
Tire Brand  Bridgestone®
Front Tire Width  130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  H
Front Wheel Diameter  16
Rear Tire Width  150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  H
Rear Wheel Diameter  16
Front Tire (Full Spec)  130/90 HR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  150/80 HR16
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.6 / 320
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)  5.5 / 140
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  4.3 / 109
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  8.2
Width (in/mm)  38.6 / 980
Height (in/mm)  59.1 / 1501
Wheelbase (in/mm)  66.5 / 1689
Turning Radius (ft)  10.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  5.7 / 145
Length (ft/ft)  8
Length (ft/in)  2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  712 / 323
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5.3 / 20
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  0.9 / 3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.35
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.9 / 709
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Backrest Logo Plate  No
Backrest Type  Detachable
Backrest Location  Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment  No
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips  Standard
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Exterior Covers  Standard
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months/Condition)  12 / Limited
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
NADATrimID  22802
Mounts:  
Side Case Mount  Standard
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Windshield Lowers  No
Height Adjustable  Yes
Tinted  No
Height  Mid
Storage:  
Number Of Side Cases  2
Location  Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount  Standard
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lockable Storage  Standard
Leather Storage  Standard
Helmet Storage  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounting Bar  Standard
Passing Lamps  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard

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Funtastic upgrade....from Vstar to Road Star
By Kevin Sutcliffe(Owner), Apr. 20, 2010
This bike is great. I got plenty of trade for my old ride at my original dealer. Never once regretted the move up with the Roadie. Tons of torque and great mileage too.Enough room for my gear on the long haul and dependable so I can do the haul at all... Read Full Review

 

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Experience With Two Road Stars
By William Waters(Owner), Aug. 9, 2010
In 2005 I traded my V-Star for a new Road Star Silverado with 4 miles on the ODO. I was going to buy a Harley but "tried several Harleys on" and found that there simply was no fit! I couldn't be happier with the 05 Road Star and have put over 73,000 miles on it with absolutely no trouble.... Read Full Review

 

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Excellent Bike...
By William Bohl(Owner), Feb. 14, 2010
Just picked up an very lightly used 06' Midnight Silverado and couldn't be happier. Traded for a Roadliner S because I like the overall feel better of the Roadie (Roadliner was a great bike, just a bit big for me around town). I didn't have many mods to the bike - air filter, some chrome, and pip... Read Full Review

 

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Love my Road Star!
By dave barnes(Owner), Nov. 7, 2008
I bought this bike as a left over this past august(08). In 3 months I have 6200 miles on it and wish winter was not coming!



This is the first bike I have had in 15 years. I will say it was a big jump after 15 years away from bikes. But I would recommend the Road Star to any one who has ridden at ... Read Full Review

 

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