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V Star Silverado

US$ 6799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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2005 Yamaha V Star Silverado Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2005 Yamaha V Star Silverado pairs a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.

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 1,626 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.89-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2005 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Standover Height
709 mm (27.9 in)
Engine
Displacement 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details V2, four-stroke
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Front Travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear Suspension Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload
Rear Travel 99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1626 mm (64.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 130/90-16
Rear Tyre 170/80-15
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height 709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length 2451 mm (96.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity 15.89 litres (4.20 US gallons)
Other
Color Options Raven/Raspberry Metallic; Pearl White
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Cruising & Touring
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Seat Height
70.9 cm / 27.9 in
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