Motorcycle specifications YamahaXV 1600 WILD STAR 2002 Big twin maousse
presentation of the XV 1600 WILD STAR 2002
The Wildstar, an imposing custom, a big boat that would happily eat Harley Road-King. But above all, in its bowels beats an enormous heart. A colossal 1,600 cm3 twin-cylinder. Magnificent, decked out in muscle and chrome, this twin is just waiting for a twist of the throttle to express itself with glee. It has character in spades. It's overflowing with torque. More than 13 mkg at 2,250 rpm, that's it. Every stroke of the throttle brings joy and muscle. What a mill! just the right amount of harshness to make it even more likeable. There's no need to crank up the revs, you're riding on torque, and that's when you get the best of it. Yamaha has used it successfully in the Road Star Warrior. Its substantial weight is barely noticeable. In fact, the Wildstar's handling is very good, healthy and efficient, not to mention comfortable. The tank spreads the thighs too far apart, but the seat compensates for this with a good driving position. One flaw, and it's a rare one, is the braking. The power is there, but the feel isn't exactly brilliant. Fit and finish, Yamaha's custom bike is exemplary. A real danger for Harley-Davidson productions.
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Key facts Yamaha XV 1600 WILD STAR (2002) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Excellent engine
- Excellent finish
- Comfort
Weak points
- Limited ground clearance
- Freinage
- Tank width
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
11,740€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 170 km/h (105.60 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 7.20 liters/100km (0.33 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 278 km (173 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications Yamaha XV 1600 WILD STAR 2002
- Chassis
- Frame : double tubular steel cradle
- Fuel capacity : 20 liters (5.28 US gallons)
- Seat height : 710 mm (27.95 in)
- Length : 2,500 mm (98.43 in)
- Width : 980 mm (38.58 in)
- Min height : 1,140 mm (44.88 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,685 mm (66.34 in)
- Dry weight : 307 kg (677 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 335 kg (739 lb)
- Front axle
- Telescopic fork Ø 43 mm, Wheel travel : 140 mm (5.51 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 298 mm (11.73 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 130 / 90 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 110 mm (4.33 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), 4-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 150 / 80 - 16 → Order this type of tire
- Motor
- two-cylinder 48° V-shape , 4 strokes
- carburettor Ø 40 mm
- Cooling system : by air
- 1 ACT, culbuté
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,602 cc (Bore x stroke: 95 x 113 mm)
- 63 ch (62.10 hp) to 4,000 rpm
- 13.40 mkg to 2,250 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 4.94 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 22.91 kg/mkg
- Compression : 8.3 : 1
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 49 reviews
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best regards seb45. Rating : 5/5 Respond to seb45
Denis Rating : 3/5 Respond to rodd
I am on the wildstar all your comments reconforte me I think to make the purchase bravo! Monsieur hogg un vrai pro à plus Rating : 4/5 Respond to Toinou
Thank you Rating : 5/5 Respond to gib13600
Concerning your pots you have several choices in the specialized sites (custom planet among others) for my part I equipped my 1600 with pots cobra speedster swept as well as a filter hypercharger kuryakyn pro r. The noise is divine If you want to see what it will return on your bike I will send you photographs of my 1600.
Sincerely Michel Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
i have just bought a WILSTAR. Can anyone tell me how to remove the saddle? Rating : 4/5 Respond to roger
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thank you Rating : 4/5 Respond to prune
You've changed your mufflers for vances: so you've opened the exhaust.
You've changed your air filter: so you've opened the intake.
So you've done part of what's called a "stage 1". I say "partly" because for it to be complete, you need to adjust what's between the intake and the exhaust, i.e. the carburetion.
To cut a long story short, a carburetor generally uses three circuits: an idle circuit with the idle jet (up to 1 quarter of the throttle opening), an intermediate circuit with the ball, needle and diffuser (from 1 quarter to 3/4 of the throttle opening) and the main circuit with the main jet, which acts when you open the throttle all the way. This description is empirical, because in reality, even when fully open, the idle circuit and the intermediate circuit act at the same time (but in small proportion) as the main circuit, which you use mainly in this acceleration phase. As you'll have understood, you need to adjust these three carburetion ranges to suit your changes. I can give you the method if you like, or you can check out the carburetor mechanics tutorials on the net, which are well explained. You can also have it done by a pro (bearing in mind that it's impossible for me to tell you what jets to put on or what adjustments to make, as all carburetors are different and require different adjustments). But in general, with the opening of the intake and exhaust, your carburation has become poor. So you need to enrich it (with petrol, I mean). And then it all depends on how much of it is released. For example, if you have the classic vances baffles or the quiets, you'll still have a free exhaust, but the quiets will make it less free than with the classic baffles.
On the other hand, as you should be aware, even a partial stage 1 will, by law I mean, invalidate the homologation of your wheel. To put it plainly, your bike is no longer authorized to be ridden on the road unless you have it repassed by the mines, and this, I LOURDLY insist, even if these modifications (even partial ones) HAVE BEEN MADE WITH APPROVED EQUIPMENT (which must not be the case with your vances ;-) ).
Sorry for the long answer, but I'm one of those people who like to get their hands dirty and know the consequences of modifications. You just have to know. And even if, in reality, 90% of bikers ride in Stage 1 and few have been worried by this fact, the law remains the law and you may one day fall under its knife (in the event of an accident and/or a roadside check, I mean)
I hope this helps and don't hesitate to come back to me if you have any other questions.
Hogger aka Alex from Motoplanète Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
I've read that it's common practice to change the exhausts on jap's (Yamaha Suzuki etc). Looking at the videos on the internet, it's true that the sound is downright seductive, but I was wondering if
- Are these pots still authorized in France?
- Does this change the engine's characteristics? (power, torque, speed, acceleration)
thank you! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Syc0rax
Thank you for your comments. Rating : 3/5 Respond to Igor_1663
Greetings bikers. Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
and I can say it's a camel, 5.5 l average and in duo ... with Kuria air filter and Softail pot
just a lack of ground clearance, to be seen with an adjustable Hagon amorto .... Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Sincerely, Gégé. Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
can you please tell me if it is mandatory to remove the front footrest platform to remove the original pot; the bike is a 1600 wildstar
thanks to all Rating : 5/5 Respond to exilone
NO, it's not necessary to disassemble the footrests
by doing a tilt/rotate maneuver on the pot, you can get the whole thing out in one piece (I did it again yesterday). Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
it's a must-have for everyone, you just have to put a vance line in it, and with the noise, it's a real pleasure.
it's not a bomb, but it's superb to ride, really good Rating : 5/5 Respond to popop
I found the model on a photo but I know neither the model, nor the name and even less the manufacturer
the pots form a circular arc with outlets downwards thank you all for your help, if possible with photos. Rating : 5/5 Respond to wild
Could you please send me some pictures quickly enough so that I can see the model before ordering
I will check my email several times over the weekend
Thanks a lot
seraut.eric@neuf.fr Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Regarde sur custom planet
cordlmnt Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Do you have a picture of the pots mounted on your bike?
I'd like to be sure that I'm buying the model I'm looking for.
If so, we can do business together.
Thanks for your help.
Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
Even Harley-Davidson has plastic, so this machine is not a copy to annoy the Milwakie giants, but a demonstration of Japanese know-how in terms of quality.
Lots of steel, stainless steel, chromed aluminum and painted sheet steel.
No, it's not an old man's bike...as long as you control the torque...it's a pleasure to ride, even on a cool ride...an invitation to travel...it's a pity that the weather often puts the brakes on our enthusiasm...it's a bike that deserves to be known, despite its little faults.. Rating : 5/5 Respond to le maure
if you want to contact me 0647987316
merci les solidaire Rating : 1/5 Respond to anita
thanks in advance. Rating : 3/5 Respond to Henri
Do you have an answer? I have a battery problem, how did you lift the saddle?
Thanks Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
For me it's OK
Thanks again to all
Jeanmi
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The engine is a real peach, the cavalry is present as soon as you apply the throttle, and the top speed is 185 km/h max on a downhill with the wind at your back. The look is devastating and the curves magnificent. Buy this bike with your eyes closed, and what's more, it's a collector's item. See you soon Rating : 4/5 Respond to parker
for the moment, I've got nothing to say except that it's a pleasure to ride to the sound of the big twin, and I take it to work in the Paris region on certain mornings, and especially for rides with my wife on weekends
i'll have to change the pots, which don't make enough noise, and fit whitewall tires
bonne route Rating : 5/5 Respond to svb91
The power is there, the acceleration, and the noise.... (insane)
On the other hand, fuel consumption has climbed to 7 liters, but when you like..... Rating : 5/5 Respond to marchi
what a difference with my VN800, which I also loved, it's definitely twice as much!
bonne route a tous et surtout aux retraités Rating : 5/5 Respond to dade jack
I've owned a 1999 WILD STAR for 2 years; what a joy! It's equipped with hard saddlebags that lock and stand the test of time. Two Cobra pots and before that a nice little noise. The rest is sober (for the moment)
FYI: if you're looking for parts or accessories, check out rizoma.com or custom planet, where you'll find quality parts and accessories. The boss of custom planet drives a wild star and you'll see what he's done with it. Bye bye! Rating : 5/5 Respond to Ronald
For the noise, just drill the pot closures
Bonne route à tous Rating : 5/5 Respond to jol1710
if not, you need to customize it thoroughly
yes, cut the exhaust pipe a little for the noise Rating : 5/5 Respond to fougasse83
I've just bought a Wild Star. It has 12000 km, year 99, and it happens that the starter only responds with a click! click!, when the last engine stop did not prepare the future start
Do I make myself clear?
Does this happen to you too?
Thank you
Otherwise, apart from the firm comfort in duo, I'm delighted with this machine. 5.3 liters per 100
Very good roadholding, very good quality chrome, etc... Rating : 5/5 Respond to olicand
i made 75 000 km with the first one. to have more power and less consume I put long shot vence and ace but pay attention to the noise it is bestial!!!!for the luggage I have a trailer to see on the site www.wolfgang-moto.fr.st
A+
Michel Rating : 5/5 Respond to wolf gang
However, I'm very satisfied with this machine, which has no behavior or engine problems. Rating : 5/5 Respond to saintmax