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2008 Yamaha Road Star Base

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2008 Yamaha Road Star Base Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $11,899.00
Warranty  12
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Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
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
Emissions Standards  Standard Emissions
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
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 Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.7 / 298
Front Caliper Pistons  4
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.6 / 320
Rear Caliper Pistons  1
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 (in/mm)  98.4 / 2499
Width (in/mm)  38.6 / 980
Height (in/mm)  44.9 / 1140
Wheelbase (in/mm)  66.5 / 1689
Rake (degrees)  32
Turning Radius (ft)  10.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  5.7 / 145
Dry Weight (lbs)  694
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5.3 / 20
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  0.9 / 3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.41
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.9 / 708.7
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver and Passenger
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Brake Rotor / Caliper Guard  No
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Exhaust Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Choke Knob Cover  No
Drive Shaft Cover  No
Carburetor Cover  No
Front Fender Material  Steel
Rear Fender Material  Steel
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Cruiser Over 900cc
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lockable Storage  Standard
Helmet Locks  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard

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