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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Galaxy Blue With Sapphire Blue Scallops
Displacement
1,670 ccManufacturer spec
Cylinders
2Manufacturer specDealer: 102 ci, air-cooled, 48° V-twin, pushrod OHV, 4-valves / cylinders
Cooling
Air-cooledManufacturer spec
Transmission
ManualManufacturer specDealer: 5-speed, wide-ratio
Final drive
BeltManufacturer spec
Mileage
53,392 mi
Seat height
27.9 inManufacturer spec
Wheelbase
66.5 inManufacturer spec
Ground clearance
5.7 inManufacturer spec
Dry weight
694 lbManufacturer spec
Model code
XV17AWXLC
VIN
JYAVP28E38A002114
Stock #
N4012A
All details from the dealer (23)
Model Type
Star

Additional Features

Additional Features
Full-size floating-type rider and passenger floorboards are roomy and comfortable.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
5.3-gallon fuel tank with low-fuel warning light means exceptional cruising range.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
Seat and fork locks both integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
Handy dual underseat helmet holders.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
Powerful 12-volt 60/55-watt halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.Manufacturer spec
Additional Features
12-volt 18-amp-hour maintenance-free battery ensures fuss-free, dependable starting.Manufacturer spec

Additional Specifications

Wheels
9-spoke castManufacturer spec

Key Features

Key Features
Modern engineering and materials, including ceramic composite cylinder liners.Manufacturer spec
Key Features
Air cooling, hydraulic valve lifters and belt ?nal drive reduce maintenance requirements to a minimum.Manufacturer spec

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front: Dual 298 mm hydraulic discsRear: 320 mm hydraulic discManufacturer spec
Tires
Front: 130/90-16Rear: 150/80-16Manufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
98.4 in.Manufacturer spec
Height
44.9 in.Manufacturer spec
Width
38.6 in.Manufacturer spec

Engine

Bore x Stroke
97 x 113 mmManufacturer spec
Compression Ratio
8.3:1Manufacturer spec
Clutch
Multi-plate wetManufacturer spec
Fuel System
Fuel injectionManufacturer spec
Ignition
TCIManufacturer spec
MPG Rating
36 mpgManufacturer spec

Operational

Frame
Steel; hidden shockManufacturer spec
Suspension
Front: 43 mm fork; 5.5 in. travelRear: Single shock; 4.3 in. travelManufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

FUEL-INJECTED KNOCKOUT The big-bore air-cooled V-twin, now with electronic fuel injection, has what it takes to be the bike you want it to be - radical custom, polished stocker, or the look you know is just right for you.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 4, 2026 · last checked 2h ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. Price$4,499
  2. Doc Fee+ $155

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Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 4, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2006–2010 Yamaha Road Star · 1 listing

Fewer than three comparable units are indexed, so there is no honest median to compare against yet. We would rather show nothing than a number we cannot stand behind.