YAMAHA Road Star Silverado (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1999, Yamaha brought a model named Yamaha XV1600A into the cruiser market, also known as the Road Star in the American market and Wild Star in the United Kingdom market. The Road Star machine was available in two versions, the Silverado and Midnight.

The bike was manufactured from 1999 to 2014 when Yamaha Company decided to drop the Road Star line from their range. The models built until 2003 were powered by a 1,602cc V-twin engine, and from 2004, they increased the engine displacement to 1,670cc.

In addition to the engine displacement increase, the manufacturer included a few design changes, such as tubeless tires on aluminum wheels, a different paint on the engine covers, and a skinnier belt drive.

The Road Star machine had a sportier brother fitted with a 1,700cc fuel-injected engine in an aluminum chassis, designated as the Yamaha Road Star Warrior. The Road Star model remained unchanged until 2008 when the maker introduced a new fuel-injected system.

In 2004, Yamaha launched the Road Star Silverado, a touring machine with standard features, such as a large headlight with a chromed housing, a wide, pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat with a low riding position, and a chromed exhaust system.

For 2004, the bike received several modifications, including an engine displacement increase from 1,602cc to 1,670cc and nine-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels with white-wall tires.

In the performance department, the 2004 Yamaha Road Star Silverado took its muscles from a 1,670cc air-cooled engine with 75 hp on tap at 4,750 rpm and 112 Nm ( 83 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.

In 2004, the bike was sold for an MSRP of $12,699, while in 2023, the machine was sold for $4,000.