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Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom - [2008]
This edition of the Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom 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 XVS 1100 has a 1063cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2008 XVS 1100 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 XVS 1100's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S | 1984cc.
Weighing in at 275 kgs (606 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 or the 2024 Honda NT 1100 DCT, give or take 50kg.
The 2008 Yamaha XVS 1100 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 1063cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 62 bhp (46 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 62.7 lb-ft (85.0 Nm) @ 2500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XVS 1100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1997 Kawasaki ER-5 Twister has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2008 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom.
The 2008 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom has a Power to weight ratio of 225.4 bhp per ton and 228.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 XVS 1100 competing with the 1997 Kawasaki ER-5 Twister [250.0 bhp\ton] and the 2003 Kawasaki ER-5 Twister [250.0 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 XVS 1100 generating around 228.0 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 1995 Suzuki DR 650 R - S [253.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1992 Suzuki DR 650 R - S [253.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 16.8 secs, this makes the Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom similar in acceleration to the 2019 Yamaha WR 250 R (16.4 secs) and the 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 750 A2 Team Suzuki ECSTAR MotoGP (16.4 secs). This Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom 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 XVS 1100 V-Star Custom and the 1986 Suzuki LS 650 Savage
When talking about the performance of the 2008 Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.4 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Suzuki LS 650 Savage (15.4 secs) and the 1980 Kawasaki Z 400 Twin Cylinder (15.4 secs).
The 2008 version of the Yamaha XVS 1100 V-Star Custom has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 2008 XVS 1100 equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R
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 XVS 1100 V-Star Custom then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
