High Points
* Roomy, flexible comfort* Strong power over a wide range* Impressive exhaust note* Beautifully shaped and finished components
Low Points
* Ugly hoses and wire bundles mar otherwise outstanding styling* Sometimes slow to start when hot* Lame horn
First Changes
* Hide that wire bundle on the right side of the steering head* Smaller hands will want adjustable handlebar levers if Yamaha offers them
Specifications
Yamaha Star Roadliner
Designation: XV1900
Suggested price: $13,580 (base model, black cherry); $13,880 (Midnight, black); $14,780 (S version, white), $14,980 (S version bronze/black)
Standard warranty: 12 months, unlimited miles
Engine & Drivetrain
Type: Air-cooled 48-degree tandem V-twin
Displacement, bore x stroke: 1854cc, 100 x 118mm
Compression ratio: 9.5:1
Carburetion: EFI, 43mm throttle bodies
Lubrication: Dry sump
Transmission: Wet, multiplate clutch; 5 speeds
Final drive: Belt
Chassis
Wet weight: 770 lb., 51% rear wheel
GVWR: 1213 lb.
Seat height: 28.9 in.
Wheelbase: 67.5 in.
Overall length: 101.6 in.
Wheels: Cast, 18 x 4.00 front, 17 x 5.50 rear
Front tire: 130/70R18 Dunlop D251F tubeless radial
Rear tire: 190/60R17 Dunlop D251F tubeless radial
Front brake: 2, 11.7-in. discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 12.6 in., disc, 2-piston caliper
Front suspension: 46mm stanchions, 5.1 in. travel
Rear suspension: One damper, 4.3 in. travel
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Handlebar: 37.6 in. wide, 1.0 in. diameter
Electrical & Instrumentation
Charging output: 450 watts
Forward lighting: 55/51-watt multi-reflector headlight, position lights
Taillight: LED
Instruments: Speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge; LCD odometer, dual tripmeters, clock, ECU diagnosis; lights for high beam, neutral, low fuel, engine failure, left turn signal, right turn signal
Performance
Fuel mileage: 30-41 mpg, 35.9 mpg average
Average range: 162 miles
For more performance data visitwww.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/XV19perf