Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2005 Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 relies on a 1670 cc (101.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62.6 HP (45.7 kW) at 4,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 134 Nm (98.8 lb-ft) at 2,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 37.5 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (2,250 rpm) and peak power (4,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Road Star Silverado 1700 measures 335 kg (739 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 709 mm (27.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,689 mm (66.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 20.06-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 358 km (222 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
37.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.35 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,250–4,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~358 km (222 mi)
Engine
Displacement1670.0 ccm (101.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power62.6 HP (45.7 kW)) @ 4000 RPM
Torque134.0 Nm (13.7 kgf-m or 98.8 ft.lbs) @ 2250 RPM
Compression8.3:1
Bore x Stroke97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationSemi-dry sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminium
Rake32.0°
Trail145 mm (5.7 inches)
Front Suspension43mm Telescopic fork with adjustable preload
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, link-type
Rear Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1689 mm (66.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-16
Rear Tyre150/80-16
Front BrakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight319.0 kg (703.3 pounds)
Weight incl.335.0 kg (738.5 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1962 HP/kg
Seat Height709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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