V Star 1100 Custom

2005 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2005 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 1063 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62 HP (45.3 kW) while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 58.3 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the V Star 1100 Custom measures 275 kg (606 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.44 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 691 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,641 mm (64.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2005 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.