YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Custom (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom, a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha, which over its production years, featured only minor modifications.

The bike came equipped from the factory with a pulled-back handlebar and a low seat for a relaxed upright riding position, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a dual seat, a raked-out front fork, a side stand, and lightweight spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike was first introduced in 1999 and packed a reworked version of the engine used on the Yamaha Virago model, placed in a new frame. Also, compared to the Virago, the Custom dropped the dual side-mounted shocks in favor of a single hidden shock absorber.

The bike's suspension was handled by a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front with 140 mm wheel travel, and on the rear, the bike packed a seven-was spring preload-adjustable shock absorber, providing smooth handling performance.

Also, the bike's braking system was carried over from its siblings, featuring dual-piston calipers with two 298 mm discs mounted on the front wheel. On the rear wheel, the stopping power was handled by a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc.

The 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom was powered by a 1,063cc air-cooled V-twin engine coupled to a five-speed manual transmission and a shaft drive. On the right side of the handlebar, the bike had available 62 hp with a maximum peak of 5,750 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque at a low 2,500 rpm.