Yamaha Road Star - 2010 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Model | Yamaha Road Star |
| Year | 2010 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Fuel control | OHV |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Bore x stroke | 97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) |
| Compression | 8.4:1 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V2 |
| Capacity: | 1671.58 ccm (102.00 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,689 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,499 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,140 mm (44.9 inches) |
| Seat height | 709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 337.0 kg (743.0 pounds) |
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Yamaha Road Star dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/80-16 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 130/90-16 |
| Rear suspension travel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Front suspension travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | 43mm fork |
| Frame type | Steel; hidden shock |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Color options | Candy Red |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles) | 6.53 litres (1.73 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.94 litres (4.74 gallons) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
5.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track10%
City45%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding60%
Touring55%
Passenger55%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to riders who already have experience handling heavy, low-slung cruisers, given the bike's substantial 337 kg weight. |
| Purpose | Built for relaxed boulevard cruising and highway stretches rather than performance riding, with its big-bore V-twin delivering strong low-end torque over outright speed. |
| Rider Fit | The low 709 mm seat height makes it approachable for shorter riders, but the significant weight demands confident low-speed balance and upper-body strength at parking-lot speeds. |
| Character | A classic American-style cruiser character defined by a torquey air-cooled V-twin, laid-back ergonomics, and belt-drive smoothness. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or lightweight, flickable handling. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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