Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star (V-Star 1100): review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1999-2011

Also called: Yamaha V-Star 1100

Predecessor: Yamaha XV1100 Virago

Successor: Yamaha XVS1300 Drag Star (V-Star 1300)

Models
Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star Custom

(Europe, North America, Japan)

1999-2011

Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star Classic

(Europe, North America, Japan)

1999-2011

Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Custom
Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic
Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic (2004+)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1999 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Custom

Code: 5EL1, 5EL2, 5EL4, 5EL5, 5EL6, 5EL7

2000 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom

Code: 5EL8, 5EL9, 5ELA, 5ELB, 5ELC, 5ELE, 5KS1, 5KS2, 5KS3, 5KS4

2001 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom

Code: 5KS6, 5KS7, 5KS8, 5KS9, 5KSB, 5PB1, 5PB2, 5PB4, 5PB5, 5PB6

2002 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom

Code: 5KSC, 5KSD, 5KSE, 5KSG, 5KSH, 5PB8, 5PB9, 5PBA, 5PBB, 5PBC

2003 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado

Code: 5KSJ, 5KSN, 5KSP, 5KSS, 5KST, 5KSW, 5PBD, 5PBE, 5PBF, 5PBH

2004 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado

Code: 5KSX, 5KSY, 5PBJ, 5PBK, 5PBL, 5YS1, 5YS5, 5YS6, 5YS7

2005 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado

Code: 3B81, 3B82, 3B83, 3B91, 3B92, 5PBP, 5PBR, 5PBS, 5YS8, 5YS9, 5YSA, 5YSE, 5YSF, 5YSG

2006 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado, Midnight

Code: 11P1, 3B85, 3B86, 3B87, 3B93, 3B94, 5PBU, 5PBV, 5PBW, 5YSH, 5YSJ, 5YSK, 5YSP, 5YSR, 5YSS

2007 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado, Midnight

Code: 11P2, 3B89, 3B8A, 3B8B, 3B95, 3B96, 5P92, 5S01, 5YST, 5YSU, 5YSV

2008 Europe, Japan, North America Name: Yamaha Drag Star / V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado, Midnight

Code: 11P3, 23S1, 23S2, 23S3, 23S5, 3B8E, 3B8F, 3B97, 3B98, 5P94 / 5P95, 5P96, 5S04, 5S05

2009 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado, Midnight

Code: 23S6, 23S7, 23S8, 3B8H, 3B8J, 3B8K, 5P98, 5P99, 5P9A, 5S08

2010 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado

Code: 23SC, 3B8P, 5S0B

2011 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, Custom, Silverado

Code: 23SE, 3B8S, 5S0C

Specifications

Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2405 mm / 94,7 in - Custom

2460 mm / 96,9 in – Classic

Overall width 895 mm / 35,2 in - Custom

945 mm / 37,2 in – Classic

Overall height 1095 mm / 43,1 in
Seat height 690 mm / 27,2 in - Custom

710 mm / 28,0 in – Classic

Wheelbase 1640 mm / 64,6 in - Custom

1645 mm / 64,8 in – Classic

Ground clearance 145 mm / 5,7 in - Custom

140 mm / 5,5 in – Classic

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 275 kg / 606 lbs – Custom

285 kg / 628 lbs - Classic

FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 113 mm / 4,4 in

Adjustment: spring pre-load

Front tire size 110/90-18M/C (61S) – Custom

130/90-16M/C (67S) – Classic

Rear tire size 170/80-15M/C (77S)
Front brake Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 282 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (reserve – 4,5 l)
Trail 136 mm / 5,3 in – Custom

132 mm / 5,2 in – Classic

Fuel economy / consumption 6,57 l / 100 km (35,8 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders V-type
Bore & Stroke 95,0 x 75,0 mm (3,74 x 2,95 in)
Displacement 1063 cm³ (64,86 cu in)
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 61,5 hp (45,2 kW) / 5750 rpm
Max. torque 85,0 Nm (8,67 kg-m) / 2500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,33 sec.[2]
Top speed 182 km/h (113 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BSR37
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.660
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.353

1.667

1.286

1.032

0.853

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI (digital)
Alternator A.C. magneto
Battery capacity 12V-12Ah

Images

Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star: images, gallery.

Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star Custom
Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star Custom
Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom Midnight
Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star Classic
Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star Classic
Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic (2004+)

Videos

Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star: video.

2009 YAMAHA XVS1100 VSTAR 1100 CUSTOM
2005 YAMAHA XVS1100 VSTAR 1100 CLASSIC

Manuals

Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star / V-Star: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-Star 1100 (06/1999) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-Star 1100 (06/1999) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-Star 1100 (06/1999) | Top speed