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Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star - [2006]
This edition of the Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Yamaha XV 1700 has a 1670cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2006 XV 1700 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XV 1700's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1986 Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager | 1986cc.1983 Kawasaki ZN 1300 Voyager | 1983cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda CBR 650 R or the 2024 Honda XRE 300 Adventure ABS and Rally, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 1670cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 84.3 bhp (62 kW) @ 4400 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 106.0 lb-ft (143.7 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 One of One [92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition [82.4 lb-ft (111.7 Nm) @ 11700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XV 1700 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1979 Kawasaki Z 650 Custom has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star.
The 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star has a Power to weight ratio of 253.9 bhp per ton and 319.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 XV 1700 competing with the 1979 Kawasaki Z 650 Custom [278.4 bhp\ton] and the 1979 Kawasaki KZ 650 C [278.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XV 1700 generating around 319.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports [344.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC [344.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.9 secs, this makes the Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star similar in acceleration to the 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE (14.6 secs) and the 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE (14.6 secs). This Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star and the 2007 Suzuki DR 650 SE
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Suzuki DR 650 SE (14.1 secs) and the 2002 Suzuki VZ 800 Marauder (14.1 secs).
The 2006 version of the Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star has a maximum speed of 115mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 XV 1700 equals the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star then how about a 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker (126 mph) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer (126 mph).
