2013 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Yamaha for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2013 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S pairs a 1671.6 cc (102 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) with a 8.4:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Road Star Silverado S measures 350.6 kg (773 lbs) wet (curb). 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 18.17-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.53 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 278 km (173 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~278 km (173 mi)
Engine
Displacement1671.6 ccm (102.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression8.4:1
Bore x Stroke97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.53 litres/100 km (15.3 km/l or 36.02 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases151.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel; hidden shock
Front Suspension43mm fork
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock
Rear Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1689 mm (66.5 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/90-M16
Rear Tyre150/80-B16
Front BrakesDouble disc. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Wheels9-spoke cast
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.350.6 kg (773.0 pounds)
Seat Height709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
