The Yamaha V-Star 1100

The Yamaha V-Star 1100 as sold in North America, is a motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Corporation.
The V-Star began as the XVS650 in 1998, and grew in 1999 to include the XVS1100 Custom. The 1100 uses a 75-degree, air-cooled v-twin which had been in use since the early 1980s.
The V-Star gathered a huge following early on, which led to the addition in 2000 of the Classic model. As opposed to the Custom's bobbed rear fender, exposed forks, 110 front tire and other custom touches, the Classic had longer, more voluptuous fenders, floorboards, beefy fork covers and a 130 front tire.The 1100, along with its 650 sibling, enjoy a huge following around the world.