YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Custom (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha in 1999. The Custom was part of the V-Star series comprising models of different displacement engines and appearances.

The V-Star Custom was introduced in 1999, packing a revised Yamaha Virago engine placed in a new frame with a new suspension system. Compared to the Virago, the Custom machine offered better torque.

The bike was sold in two versions, such as Custom and Classic, where the Custom featured a lower seating position, a bobbed rear fender, lightweight aluminum rims with spokes, an exposed fork, an 110 mm front tire, and other custom touches.

Later on, another model was introduced under the Silverado designation, featuring more touring capabilities, with a tall windscreen, a sissy bar, leather saddlebags on each side, and a passenger backrest for more comfort.

The 2003 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom was fitted with a raked-out 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a link-type preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing a smooth and comfortable riding experience.

As for braking power, the bike's wire-spoke wheels were fitted with dual-piston calipers, two 298 mm discs on the front, and a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc on the rear, giving the machine reliable stopping power.

The 1,063cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine delivered an output power of 62 hp at 5,750 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 2,500 rpm. The power was delivered to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and a final shaft drive.