XV 1600 Wild Star

1999 Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Yamaha XV 1600 Wild Star pairs a 1600 cc (97.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 63 HP (46 kW) at 4,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 134 Nm (98.8 lb-ft) at 2,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 39.4 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 Wild Star measures 325 kg (717 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.16 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. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1999 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.