YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Silverado (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Road Star Silverado was a touring machine manufactured by Yamaha from 1999 to 2014 when the Japanese maker decided to drop the Road Star line from its range. The bike was powered by a stylish, powerful V-twin engine and delivered excellent performance with a timeless design.

In 2003, along with the Silver Edition Silverado, Yamaha released the Midnight Silverado, a combination of the blacked-out trim of the Midnight model with the touring capabilities of the Silverado version. As its name suggests, the Midnight model came in a blacked-out livery that created a unique look among Road Star machines.

The 2003 Midnight Edition had at its core a blacked-out engine with chromed fins, black-finished fenders, a black teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, and a black leather studded seat.

The bike delivered the same ergonomics as its siblings, with a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a low riding position, and forward-mounted floorboards, resulting in a laid-back, relaxed, and comfortable riding experience.

Underneath its fuel tank, the bike had in plain sight a stylish and powerful 1,602cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine with 63 hp on board at 4,000 rpm and 134 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 2,250. A five-speed manual transmission took power from the engine and ran it through different gears, releasing it to the rear wheel through a final belt drive.

As for safety, the 2003 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado was fitted on the front wheel with two-piston calipers and two 298 mm discs, while the rear wheel had a dual-piston caliper with a larger 320 mm disc.

In 2003, when the bike debuted, Yamaha sold the Midnight Silverado for $11,799, while in 2023, the bike was sold with an average retail price of $3,400.