YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Custom (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha XVS1100 DragStar, also known as the V-Star 1100 in the American Market, was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1998 to 2008. The V-Star 1100 and its V-Star 650 sibling were well supported by aftermarket companies with various aftermarket customizable elements.

It all began in 1997 with the Yamaha XVS650 model, until 1999, when the Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom was added to the V-Star range. The V-Star range included models with different engine displacements and appearances.

At first, the bike was available in two versions: the Custom, which debuted in 1999, and the Classic, which first appeared in 2000. Later on, Yamaha added to its range the Silverado model, which packed a tall windscreen, a sissy bar, leather saddlebags, and a passenger backrest.

Compared to the Classic model, the V-Star 1100 Custom featured a bobbed rear fender, aluminum rims with spokes, an exposed front fork, an 110 mm front tire, and many other custom touches.

In the performance department, the 2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom featured a 1,063cc air-cooled V-twin engine capable of delivering an output power of 62 hp at 5,750 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at 2,500 rpm.

As for stopping power, the machine was fitted with dual-piston calipers and two 298 mm discs on the front wheel and a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc on the rear.