YAMAHA Road Star S (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

It all started in 1999 when the Japanese manufacturer launched the Yamaha Road Star, a cruising machine known as the XV1600A and Wild Star in the European market. The bike was manufactured until 2014, when Yamaha dropped the Road Star line from their range.

The first upgrade brought to the Road Star machine was in 2004, with a displacement increase and several design changes, including tubeless tires, lightweight aluminum wheels, a slimmer belt drive, and a different color for the engine cases.

The second significant modification was made in 2008, introducing a new fuel injection system that provided a smoother throttle response, faster acceleration, excellent fuel efficiency, and fewer emissions.

In 2013, Yamaha Released the Road Star S, a cruising machine that packed many classic features, including a round headlight with a chromed housing, a slightly raked-out front chromed fork, valanced steel fenders, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, and a two-into-two chrome exhaust system.

At its heart, the 2013 Yamaha Road Star S featured a stylish blacked-out 1,670cc air-cooled V-twin engine with many chrome accents that delivered an output power of 75 hp with a peak at 4,750 rpm and 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

When it was released in 2013, the bike came with an MSRP of $13,790 and, a decade later, was for sale with an average price of $6,570.