YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Classic (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 1100 was a cruiser motorcycle, also known as the 1100 DragStar, part of the V-Star series in Yamaha's range. The series comprised models with slightly different appearances and displacements.

In 1999, the Custom model was added to the range, followed by the 2000 Classic version and later the Silverado touring machine. Compared to the Custom, the Classic model packed a larger headlight, thicker brake and shift levers, fork covers, cast magnesium wheels, and extended fenders.

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, a cruiser machine that was virtually unchanged from the previous models, except for color alterations. The Classic machine featured the same performance specifications as the Custom and Silverado models.

The 2009 Classic model was fitted with standard features from the factory, including a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece seat with a low seating position, deeply valanced fenders, a dual chromed exhaust system, and lightweight magnesium wheels.

A 41 mm telescopic fork with 140 mm wheel travel handled the bike's front suspension, while the rear suspension was operated by a single shock absorber with spring-preload adjustability.

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

The 2009 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic had its power 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 at 2,500 rpm.