What category is the 2010 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom?

General information
Category	Custom / cruiser
Model	Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom
Year	2010
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Shaft drive (cardan)
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Ignition	TCI
Fuel control	SOHC
Valves per cylinder	2
Fuel system	Carburettor. (2) 37mm Mikuni®; throttle position sensor
Bore x stroke	95.0 x 75.0 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches)
Stroke	4
Engine type	V2
Capacity:	1065.22 ccm (65.00 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,641 mm (64.6 inches)
Ground clearance	145 mm (5.7 inches)
Overall width	894 mm (35.2 inches)
Overall length	2,405 mm (94.7 inches)
Overall height	1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
Seat height	691 mm (27.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	274.9 kg (606.0 pounds)

Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom dimensions and frame
Rear brakes diameter	282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	298 mm (11.7 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc
Rear tyre dimensions	170/80-15
Front tyre dimensions	110/90-18
Rear suspension travel	114 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear suspension	Single shock
Front suspension travel	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Speed and acceleration
Color options	Candy Red, Raven - Midnight Custom
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles)	5.34 litres (1.41 gallons)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

5.8s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track10%

City50%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding60%

Touring55%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suited to riders with at least some experience handling a heavy, low-slung cruiser, though its manageable seat height makes it approachable for newer riders too.
Purpose	Built for relaxed boulevard cruising and weekend rides rather than outright speed or sport handling.
Rider Fit	The low 691mm seat height and moderate weight make it accessible for shorter riders, though the 275kg mass demands care at low speed and when maneuvering.
Character	A classic air-cooled V-twin cruiser with laid-back styling, shaft-drive simplicity, and a torquey, unhurried power delivery.
Not Ideal For	Not a good fit for riders wanting sharp cornering agility, high-speed touring capability, or any off-road use.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2010 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 691mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2010 Yamaha V Star 1100 Custom, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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