YAMAHA Road Star Silverado S (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S, a touring machine packed with all the great features of the standard model but with additional chromed elements that enhanced its already stylish appearance.

The Silverado S motorcycle was part of the Road Star line that first hit the touring market in 1999. The bike was known as the Road Star in the American market and Wild Star in the European market. It was manufactured until 2014 with different trims and packages.

The Road Star Silverado was fitted with a touring screen for better wind and weather protection, a passenger backrest for additional comfort, and side-mounted panniers that offered extended storage for longer journeys.

In addition to the Silverado version, the manufacturer made available a Midnight Star version with blacked-out trim, including a black-finished engine with chromed fins and black steel fenders, fuel tank, and covers.

In 2009, Yamaha released the Road Star Silverado S, a touring machine powered by a reliable and powerful fuel-injected V-twin engine. As for style, the bike wore many unique features, including hard, color-matched panniers and many chromed components.

The 2009 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S packed a renowned 1,670cc air-cooled V-twin engine underneath its stylish fuel tank with a new fuel injection system that offered smooth engine response, fast acceleration, and fewer emissions.

As for the power figures, the 2009 machine delivered an output power of 75 hp with a maximum peak at 4,750 rpm and 112 Nm (83 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

At the time of its release in 2009, the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S had an MSRP of $13,090, and several years later, in 2023, it was sold with an average retail price of $5,190.