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Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star - [2008]
This edition of the Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Donald and Bruce Anstey TT Rep and the 2008 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Team Rizla Suzuki Moto GP Repl.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 2008 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 2008 Yamaha XV 1700 shares the same bhp with the Suzuki SV 650 ABS - [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 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 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 Kawasaki ZX-10 RR Ninja Limited Edition [82.4 lb-ft (111.7 Nm) @ 11700 rpm] and the 2024 Norton V4SV 1200 125th Anniversary [92.0 lb-ft (124.8 Nm) @ 9000 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 KZ 650 C has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star.
The 2008 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 2008 XV 1700 competing with the 1979 Kawasaki KZ 650 C [278.4 bhp\ton] and the 1979 Kawasaki Z 650 Custom [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 2006 Kawasaki ZRX 1200 DOHC [344.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 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 2008 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star and the 1978 Yamaha RD 400 Twin
When talking about the performance of the 2008 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 1978 Yamaha RD 400 Twin (14.1 secs) and the 1996 Suzuki DR 650 SE (14.1 secs).
The 2008 version of the Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star has a maximum speed of 115mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 XV 1700 equals the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2008 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star then how about a 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star (126 mph) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker Bullet Cowl (126 mph).
