YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Custom (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 1100 was a range of cruiser motorcycles manufactured by Yamaha. The bike began its life in 1997 with the XVS650 model and was included in the 1999 Custom version. The bike packed a reworked version of the Virago engine, used since the early 1980s.

Besides the engine, the Custom model carried over the shaft drive from the Yamaha Virago machine and fitted it along with the engine in a new frame. It also used a new suspension with a single shock absorber instead of the outboard dual shocks of the Virago model.

From early on, the V-Star Custom gathered followers, which led to the addition of the Classic version in 2000. The V-Star Classic featured more extended fenders, cast magnesium wheels, a larger headlight, floorboards, thicker brake and shift levers, fork covers, and a 130 mm front tire.

In addition to the Custom and Classic models, Yamaha also added a Silverado model that packed more touring-oriented accessories, such as a tall windscreen, a sissy bar, soft saddlebags, and a passenger backrest.

The 2008 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom packed the same suspension system as its siblings, with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a seven-way spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

In the power department, the bike was powered by the same 1,067cc air-cooled V-twin engine as all the models in the 1100 V-Star range, with 62 hp on tap at 5.750 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 2,500 rpm.