YAMAHA Road Star S (2010-2011) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Road Star was a cruising motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1999 to 2014 when the maker dropped the entire Road Star line from their range. The bike was known as the Road Star in the US market and Wild Star in the European market.

In 2010, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha Road Star S, essentially a standard machine with more chromed elements. The chromed switchgear, front brake cylinder, front fork, and brake and clutch levers represented some of the key features.

The 2010 Yamaha Road Star S had a pulled-back handlebar, a low seating position, and a forward-mounted floorboard with a heel-toe shifter, delivering a laid-back, relaxed riding experience.

In addition, the Road Star family included several versions of the standard machine with slightly different characteristics. The Silverado version featured touring accessories, and the Midnight model packed a blacked-out trim. Also, Yamaha released a combination of the Midnight and Silverado versions called the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Silverado.

The 2010 Road Star S model was fitted with classic-looking features, such as a teardrop-style fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, deeply valanced fenders, a dual chromed exhaust system, and nine-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

In the power department, the S model took its muscles from a 1,670cc air-cooled V-twin fuel-injected engine, with 75 hp available at 4,750 rpm and 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm.

At its release, the 2010 Yamaha Road Star S had an MSRP of $13,090, while 13 years later, it was sold with an average retail price between $6,000 and $8,000.