Yamaha Road Star Silverado suspension setup and specs

Yamaha Road Star Silverado, 2008 to 2014: adjustable rear preload, 710 mm (28.0 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 349 kg (769 lb).

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2008–2014 Yamaha Road Star Silverado
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Yamaha Road Star

2008–2014 · cruiser · 1670 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel110 mm (4.3 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire130/90-16
Rear tire150/80-16

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1688 mm (66.5 in)
Trail142 mm (5.6 in)
Seat height710 mm (28.0 in)
Weight349 kg (769 lb) dry
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc

Other Yamaha Road Star Silverado generations: 2000–2003 · 2004–2007

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