What was the last year for the Yamaha Road Star?
2014
It has been produced from 1999 through model Year 2014 when the Roadstar model line was discontinued. The 1999-2003 models were the same 1602 cc naturally aspirated engines. And in 2004 they changed the displacement to 1,670 cc.
Is the Yamaha Royal Star fuel Injected?
It is all about the consecrated 79-cubic-inch, liquid-cooled, 70-degree V-four; DOHC, four valves per cylinder engine which, to be quite honest, we were expecting to get fuel injection this year, but didn’t….Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture.
| Make Model | Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 Litres / 5.9 US gal |
When did the Yamaha Road Star come out?
David Dewhurst This article was originally published in the February 1999 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser. It’s hard to know where to start with the Road Star. Engine displacement is an issue. So is the configuration of the engine, which some will see as a blatant attempt to copy Harley.
What kind of exhaust beat does a Yamaha Road Star have?
Details of its construction appear in the accompanying sidebar “Yamaha’s 1600cc V-twin Is Much More Than Just Big”, so we’ll focus here on how Yamaha’s new monster-twin performs. Since it is a single-crankpin design, the exhaust beat is classic big twin. David Dewhurst
What kind of torque does a Yamaha Road Star have?
The most remarkable character of this 1602cc V-twin is its massive low-rpm torque. It will literally idle in fifth gear on a level road, with virtually none of what is termed “chain snatch” on a bike with a chain.
Is the Yamaha Road Star a good bike?
And the first-to-second gear change presents the largest ratio gap in the wide-ratio five-speed. Short-shifting is the rule with this bike, and despite the ultra-overdrive top gear, there is good power to pass traffic with just a twist of the wrist.
What are the parts for a 1999 Yamaha Road Star?
Part is off a good running 1999 Yamaha Road Star XV 1600 with only 24,636 miles. Used: See Photos/Video For Condition Starting at $74 /mo with Affirm.
David Dewhurst This article was originally published in the February 1999 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser. It’s hard to know where to start with the Road Star. Engine displacement is an issue. So is the configuration of the engine, which some will see as a blatant attempt to copy Harley.
Details of its construction appear in the accompanying sidebar “Yamaha’s 1600cc V-twin Is Much More Than Just Big”, so we’ll focus here on how Yamaha’s new monster-twin performs. Since it is a single-crankpin design, the exhaust beat is classic big twin. David Dewhurst
Is the Yamaha Road Star Warrior for sale?
For sale is my 2008 Road Star with 19548 miles on the clock. Bike comes with complete passenger setup to include backrest and luggage rack. Also comes… 2008 YAMAHA ROAD STAR WARRIOR, Recently purchased at Auction.