2012 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom features a 1065.2 cc (65 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 95.0 x 75.0 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches) with a 8.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the V Star 1100 Custom measures 274.9 kg (606 lbs) wet (curb). 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.
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.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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