2016
Yamaha Road Star S - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 227248 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Road Star S |
| Price | US$ 12990. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel, hidden shock |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 43mm telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 130/90-M16 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock |
| Reartyre | 150/80-B16 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Wheels | 9-spoke cast |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multiplate, wet |
| Compression | 8.4:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1674.00 ccm (102.15 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Two-into-two exhaust |
| Fuelconsumption | 6.53 litres/100 km (15.3 km/l or 36.02 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 151.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Lubricationsystem | Dry sump |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Nebulous Purple |
|---|---|
| Comments | Windscreen. |
| Factorywarranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 18.17 litres (4.80 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Seatheight | 709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 337.0 kg (743.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.