2013 Yamaha V Star Silverado Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Yamaha's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Yamaha V Star Silverado features a 655.5 cc (40 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. 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.
On the scales, the V Star Silverado measures 264.4 kg (583 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 1,626 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.9-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 331 km (206 miles) between fill-ups.
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.
Theoretical Range
~331 km (206 mi)
Engine
Displacement655.5 ccm (40.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
