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2008 Yamaha Road Star S Specifications
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Identification | |
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Model Type | Cruiser |
BASE MSRP(US) | $12,599.00 |
Dealers | Yamaha Dealers |
Warranty | 12 |
Insurance | |
Finance | |
Engine: | |
Engine Type | V Twin |
Cylinders | 2 |
Engine Stroke | 4-Stroke |
Cooling | Air |
Valves | 8 |
Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
Valve Configuration | OHV - Pushrod |
Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 |
Starter | Electric |
Fuel Requirements | Regular |
Fuel Type | Gas |
Transmission: | |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Number Of Speeds | 5 |
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) | Belt |
Wheels & Tires: | |
Front Tire (Full Spec) | 130/90 HR16 |
Rear Tire (Full Spec) | 150/80 HR16 |
Brakes: | |
Front Brake Type | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
Technical Specifications: | |
Wheelbase (in/mm) | 66.5 / 1689 |
Fuel Capacity (gal/l) | 4.7 / 17.8 |
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was going to get a honda vtx
By Corey Bruce(Owner), Oct. 18, 2008
I was going to buy a Honda 1800 vtx. The dealer had a Road Star S sitting on the floor. I asked if I could take a spin. Once off the bike I stopped paper work on the VTX and went for the Road Star. Heard bad things in the past about the bike being slow off the line. The new fuel injection took care ...
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My first bike
By Dan(Owner), Jul. 5, 2010
After taking the MTC I plopped down $9K ( out the door) for a 2008 Yamaha Road Star S with 3,300 miles on it. The bike has been very good for me-scary at first-but now after 150 miles of country roads and freeways, I'm really enjoying the solid and stable feel. I'm 6'4" 240 lbs and 58 years... Read Full Review
I love my Road Star S
By Jimmie(Owner), Jan. 15, 2010
Bought my Star new in late 2007. I have put hard Star bags on it so I can carry things, a Star backrest with luggage rack for my wife, a BacUp backrest for me, and a Memphis Fats windshied. Rides like a dream. Smooth, confortable,powerful, easy to ride. Cruises easily at 70 mph and gets about 42...
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Corey B.
By Corey Bruce(Owner), Sep. 23, 2010
I have to take back what I said about the roadstar that I had owned. The bike ran like a dream the first few months I had it but then the mechanical issues started. It would often stall out went you let off the gas (in turns or at lights). What really sealed the bikes fate was the extremely poor ser...
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