YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Classic (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, a cruiser machine manufactured by Yamaha in 2000. The bike offered a combination of classic-looking elements with modern technology.

Over its production period, the bike was virtually unchanged, without any significant modifications, except for occasional color alterations. The V-Star 1100 range comprised the Classic, Custom, and Silverado versions, all packing the same engine, suspension, and braking systems, with different appearances.

The 2005 Classic machine had fitted from the factory standard classic-looking features, such as a pulled-back handlebar, deeply valanced steel fenders, a dual chromed exhaust system, a round headlight, a two-piece dual seat, and lightweight cast magnesium wheels.

The bike's suspension system was shared with its predecessors and siblings, packing a 41 mm telescopic fork with 140 mm wheel travel on the front and a preload-adjustable shock absorber with 110 mm wheel travel on the rear.

The braking system was also shared with previous models, comprising a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc mounted on the rear wheel and dual-piston calipers with two 292 mm discs mounted on the front wheel.

The power was generated by a 1,063cc air-cooled V-twin engine with 62 hp on tap at 5,750 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 2,500 rpm. The 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic had a five-speed manual transmission and a low-maintenance final shaft drive.