YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Classic (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The V-Star 1100 was a series of cruiser motorcycles manufactured by Yamaha from 1997. The XVS650 was the first model, followed by the Custom version in 1999, the Classic model in 2000, and later by the Silverado machine.

Compared to the Custom version, the Classic machine had more extended fenders, floorboards, lightweight cast magnesium wheels, thicker brake and shift levers, a larger headlight, fork covers, and a 130 mm front tire.

In 2005, Yamaha launched the V-Star 1100 Classic, a cruiser motorcycle part of the V-Star series that came with minor modifications, including chromed fork covers, upper triple and handlebar clamps, a new speedometer face, and clear turn signal lenses.

Also, the bike came with the same standard features as its predecessors, including a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, deeply valanced steel fenders, and a dual chromed exhaust system.

The suspension and braking systems were shared with all the models in the 1100 V-Star series. The suspension was handled by a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

In the braking department, the 2005 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic packed a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc on the rear wheel and dual-piston calipers with two 292 mm discs on the front wheel.

As for power, the bike boasted 62 hp with a peak at 5,750 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm from a 1,063cc air-cooled V-twin engine. The engine was fitted with a five-speed manual transmission and a low-maintenance final shaft drive.