XV 1600 A Wild Star

2002 Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2002 Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star pairs a 1602 cc (97.8 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62.6 HP (45.7 kW) at 4,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 134 Nm (98.8 lb-ft) at 2,250 rpm. With a specific output of 39.1 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (2,250 rpm) and peak power (4,000 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XV 1600 A Wild Star measures 307 kg (677 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,685 mm (66.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2001 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.