Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic suspension setup and specs

Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic, 2000 to 2011: adjustable rear preload, 711 mm (28.0 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 33 psi cold rear tire pressure, 269 kg (593 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2000–2011 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic
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Yamaha V-Star 1100

2000–2011 · cruiser · 1063 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 travel114 mm (4.5 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire130/90-16
Rear tire170/80-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1645 mm (64.8 in)
Seat height711 mm (28.0 in)
Weight269 kg (593 lb) dry
Front brakeDual hydraulic discs
Rear brakeHydraulic disc, single

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