2007 Yamaha Road Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2007 Yamaha Road Star 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).
On the scales, the Road Star measures 312.1 kg (688 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 711 mm (28 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 supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2006 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
711 mm (28 in)
Engine
Displacement1671.6 ccm (102.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 40mm Mikuni CV w/throttle position sensor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDigital TCI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension43mm Telescopic fork
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
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight312.1 kg (688.0 pounds)
Seat Height711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1140 mm (44.9 inches)
Overall Length2499 mm (98.4 inches)
Overall Width980 mm (38.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsCandy Red/Black Cherry Scallops, Metallic Silver/Liquid Silver Flames
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