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| General information |
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| Model: | Yamaha Road Star | | Year: | 2008 | | Category: | Custom / cruiser | | Rating: | 65.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes | | Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 11899. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | | Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 1671.58 ccm (102.00 cubic inches) | | Engine type: | V2, four-stroke | | Compression: | 8.3:1 | | Bore x stroke: | 97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) | | Fuel system: | Injection | | Fuel control: | OHV | | Ignition: | TCI | | Cooling system: | Air | | Gearbox: | 5-speed | Transmission type,
final drive: | Belt | | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Steel. Hidden shock | | Front suspension: | 43mm fork | | Front suspension travel: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | | Rear suspension: | Single shock | | Rear suspension travel: | 109 mm (4.3 inches) | | Front tyre dimensions: | 130/90-16 | | Rear tyre dimensions: | 150/80-16 | | Front brakes: | Double disc | | Front brakes diameter: | 298 mm (11.7 inches) | | Rear brakes: | Single disc | | Rear brakes diameter: | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | | Physical measures and capacities |
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| Dry weight: | 314.8 kg (694.0 pounds) | | Seat height: | 709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | | Overall height: | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) | | Overall length: | 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) | | Overall width: | 980 mm (38.6 inches) | | Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | | Wheelbase: | 1,689 mm (66.5 inches) | | Fuel capacity: | 17.78 litres (4.70 gallons) | | Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Electric | | Color options: | Galaxy Blue/Sapphire Blue Scallops, Pearl White | | Further information |
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