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YAMAHA Road Star Warrior 1700 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 13
First production year: 2002
YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Warrior photo gallery

In 2009, alongside the base model, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior with the exact technical and performance specifications but a more sober look due to its black treatment.

Instead of all the chrome presented by the standard model, the Midnight version received a blacked-out finish, resulting in a more aggressive and darkened look. In addition, the bike's blacked-out appearance was enhanced by gold-colored components, such as the front fork and wheels.

It packed the same standard features as previous models, including a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a two-into-one exhaust system with a single silencer mounted on the right side, and five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

Underneath its fuel tank, the 2009 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior had installed a 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with 135 mm travel on the front and a rebound and preload-adjustable link-type shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm of travel.

As for the braking performance, the bike packed two 292 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser motorcycle that started its life in 2002 and continued production until 2010. The bike combined the classic design of cruiser motorcycles complemented by modern technology and offered a long and low profile.

In 2009, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, a cruiser motorcycle in its eight year of production that remained largely unchanged and featured only minor changes over its production period.

The bike packed the same standard features as previous models, including a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a two-into-one exhaust system with a single silencer mounted on the right side, and five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The bike's suspension system comprised a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with 135 mm wheel travel on the front and a rebound and preload-adjustable link-type shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm of travel, offering an excellent riding experience.

As for the braking performance, the bike's wheels were fitted with two 292 mm brake discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the front, offering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2009 Yamaha Road Star Warrior had installed a 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as previous models, boasting 84 hp with maximum strength at 4,400 rpm and 99 nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Warrior photo gallery

In 2008, in addition to the standard model, the maker introduced the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior, a cruising motorcycle that received a unique blacked-out trim, delivering a sober and darker look.

Basically, the manufacturer took the standard model with many chromed components and painted it all black, with very few pieces escaping the dark treatment. Besides that, the Midnight version packed the same technical and performance specifications as its chromed sibling.

The 2008 Midnight model had equipped standard factory features, such as a single headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a stylish teardrop tank, a comfortable two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system, and blacked-out five-spoke wheels with red pinstripes on the edge of the rim.

The 2008 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior had the same 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as the standard model, with an Electronically controlled fuel injection system feeding the pistons, delivering 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed close-ration manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear end through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

The front end was handled by a 41 mm inverted telescopic fork with 135 mm travel and two 292 mm discs with four-piston calipers. At the rear, a rebound and preload-adjustable shock and a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper handled the bike's suspension and stopping power.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruising machine made by Yamaha from 2002 until 2010. The bike combined a classic design complemented by modern technology, resulting in a low and mean warrior.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, a cruiser similar to the previous model, packing the exact technical, visual, and performance specifications without any significant modifications.

The 2008 motorcycle was equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a two-into-one exhaust system with a single silencer mounted on the right side, and five-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The massive machine was controlled by a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with 135 mm travel on the front and a rebound and preload-adjustable link-type shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm of travel.

The braking performance was handled by two 292 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the 18-inch front wheel and a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the 17-inch rear wheel, offering excellent stopping power.

In the performance department, the 2008 Yamaha Road Star Warrior had its heartbeat set by a 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by a fuel injection system, boasting 84 hp with maximum strength at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Warrior photo gallery

In 2007, in addition to the base model, the manufacturer launched a more sober-looking machine under the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior designation. It packed the same features as the standard model but with a blacked-out appearance.

Unlike the base model, which featured many shiny chromed elements, the Midnight version received a black treatment, giving the bike a darkened and sober look. Very few pieces, such as the handlebar, mirrors, exhaust caps, rims, cooling fins, and cylinder heads, escaped the black treatment.

The bike's dark look was represented by black components, such as the headlight housing, fork, frame fenders, tank, engine, engine covers, wheel spokes, and exhaust system.

In addition, the model packed the same standard features as the base model, including a single headlight on the front, a pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual-seat, and five-spoke magnesium wheels with tubeless tires.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork on the front with 135 mm of travel and a link-type rebound and preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm of travel.

As for performance, the 2007 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior had installed a 1,670cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2002 and ended production in 2010. The bike featured a classic design complemented by modern technology and provided a long and low profile.

In 2007, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, a cruiser motorcycle with the same specifications as the previous model but with several minor changes.

The bike's dual 292 mm disc were revised with new radial-mounted extra rigid four-piston monoblock calipers that offered sports bike-like stopping power, new R-series-inspired five-spoke magnesium wheels with tubeless tires, and new braided steel throttle and clutch cables.

The motorcycle had standard features, such as a round headlight on the front, a teardrop-style fuel tank, a wide handlebar, a two-piece dual seat, a chromed exhaust system with a single large muffler, and five-spoke magnesium wheels.

A 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork handled the bike's front suspension, while a rebound and preload-adjustable link-type shock absorber took care of the rear suspension.

Two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers and a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper acted as stopping power, keeping the bike safe on the road.

As for the power figures, the 2007 Yamaha Road Star Warrior had its soul brought to life by a 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Warrior photo gallery

In 2006, alongside the base model, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior, a cruiser motorcycle that packed the same technical and performance modifications as the standard model but with a blacked-out trim.

Very few bits and pieces escaped the black treatment, but its sober appearance was characterized by blacked-out components, such as the headlight housing, front fork, fenders, frame, fuel tank, wheels, exhaust system, engine, and engine casings.

Besides its black-finished components, the cruiser had the same standard features as the base model, including a single headlight unit, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system with an oversized muffler mounted on the right side, and five-spoke alloy wheels.

Underneath its stylish fuel tank, the 2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior had installed a 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine, managed by a fuel injection system, delivering 84 hp with maximum strength at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

All the power generated by the massive engine was transferred to a five-speed manual gearbox with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

The bike was tamed by two 298 mm brake discs tied to four-piston calipers on the 18-inch front wheel and a 282 mm disc coupled to a single-piston caliper on the 17-inch rear wheel.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser machine that combined the classic style of cruiser motorcycles with modern technology, resulting in a low and mean street warrior. The bike was first released in 2002 and continued production until 2010.

In 2006, the Japan-based motorcycle company launched the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, a cruiser motorcycle in its fifth year of production, wearing the same specifications as previous models without any significant modifications.

The bike packed the same standard features as previous models, including a single headlight unit, a pulled-back handlebar, a stylish teardrop-styled fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a single chromed exhaust system, and five-spoke lightweight wheels.

The cruiser machine was built around a lightweight double-cradle aluminum frame, offering excellent strength and durability with minimal flex. The bike's aluminum frame was the first in the industry for a cruiser motorcycle.

Suspension-wise, the frame was coupled to a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork on the front, offering 135 mm of travel and link-type preload and rebound-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, providing 110 mm of travel.

The bike glided on an 18-inch rim on the front, stopped by two 298 mm discs with four-piston calipers and a 17-inch rim on the rear coupled to a 282 mm disc and a single-piston caliper.

At the center of the 2006 Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a 1,670cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine that delivered 84 hp with a peak force at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Warrior photo gallery

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser machine that combined a classic design complemented by modern technology, resulting in a low and mean machine. The motorcycle debuted in 2002 and continued production until 2010.

In 2005, in addition to the base model, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior, a cruiser identical to the standard model but with a blacked-out appearance, giving it a more menacing look.

I packed the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a two-into-one exhaust system with a single silencer mounted on the right side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

In addition to its standard fittings, the Midnight model had blacked-out components, such as the headlight housing, fork, fenders, frame, tank, engine, engine covers, exhaust system, and wheels. Very few pieces here and there escaped the black treatment.

The 2005 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior's power came from the same 1,670cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 135 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and delivered to the rear 17-inch wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser machine that debuted in 2002 and continued production until 2010. The bike combined a classic design complemented by modern technology, resulting in a low and mean machine.

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, a cruising motorcycle that received a new 3D tank emblem and clear turn signal lenses for a more custom and high-visibility touch.

Besides its new features, the 2005 model packed the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as previous models without any significant modifications whatsoever.

The bike was fitted with standard features, such as a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a single headlight unit, a dual seat, a two-into-one exhaust system with an oversized muffler mounted on the right side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The 2005 Yamaha Road Star Warrior had installed the same 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine as previous models, managed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, delivering 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 135 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

A 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork handled the bike's front suspension, while a link-type rebound and preload-adjustable shock absorber dealt with the rear-end suspension, providing excellent handling capabilities.

As for the braking power, the motorcycle packed twin 298 mm brake discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

In 2004, Yamaha launched the Road Star Warrior, a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2002 and continued production until 2010. The bike was identical to previous models, featuring the same performance, technical, and visual specifications, except for color modifications.

In the visual department, the 2004 motorcycle was equipped with standard features, such as a single headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a single exhaust system, and three-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

The bike rolled out from the factory on an 18-inch front wheel softened by a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork and stopped by two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers.

The 17-inch rear wheel was driven by a link-type preload and rebound adjustable shock absorber and kept in place by a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper.

The 2004 Yamaha Road Star Warrior had installed a 1.670cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, fed by an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), delivering an output power of 84 hp with a peak force at 4,400 rpm and 135 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The power generated by the massive engine was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear end through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

In 2003, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, a cruiser motorcycle in its second year of production, delivering the same technical, visual, and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications.

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser motorcycle first released in 2002, continuing production until 2010. It combined a classic design complemented by modern technology, resulting in a low and mean street warrior.

The 2003 motorcycle packed the same standard features as the previous model, including a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a two-into-one exhaust system with an oversized muffler mounted on the right side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

The 2003 Yamaha Road Star Warrior had its heartbeat set by a 1,670cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 84 hp with maximum strength at 4,400 rpm and 135 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

In the suspension department, the bike was driven by a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork on the front with 135 mm of travel and link-type preload and rebound-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm of travel, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The bike rolled on an 18-inch front wheel fitted with two 298 mm discs engaged by four-piston calipers and a 17-inch rear wheel with a 282 mm disc and a single-piston caliper, offering optimum stopping performance.

full description and technical specifications
YAMAHA Road Star Warrior photo gallery

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2002 and continued production until 2010. The bike combined a classic design complemented by modern technology, resulting in a low and mean machine.

In 2002, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Yamaha Road Star Warrior, and just like its name says, it looks like a warrior amongst motorcycles. Its long, low, and mean profile was complemented by a two-into-one chromed exhaust system with a massive silencer.

In the visual department, the bike was equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a two-into-one exhaust system with a single silencer mounted on the right side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork on the front with 135 mm of travel and link-type preload and rebound-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm of travel, offering excellent handling capabilities.

In the performance department, the 2002 Yamaha Road Star Warrior had installed a 1,670cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically-controlled fuel injection system, delivering 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 135 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The power was transferred to a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and sent to the rear end through a low-maintenance final belt drive.

full description and technical specifications