I just went through the Star web site parts catalogs and identified all the models I could (California variants are listed for all except as noted, and a few are ONLY listed as California models) I've done US only models, as I have no database for worldwide production.
I've filled in all the model designations I know. Please help me fill in the blanks so we can put this up for everyone to find. Unidentified variants have a help line.


ALL 2001-2003 1600's are subject to the transmission recall. Yamaha Technical Bulletin M2004-001 outlines the repair procedure- Text of the recall reads as such:

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety
exists in certain 2001 XV16 (“Road Star,” “Midnight Star,” and “Road Star Silverado”) model motorcy-
cles, and in 2002 and 2003 XV16 (“Road Star,” “Road Star Limited Edition,” “Midnight Star,” and “Road
Star Silverado”) motorcycles. In affected motorcycles, certain transmission components may not meet
Yamaha quality-control standards, which could allow abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken
retaining circlip. If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear
wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.
To correct this defect, Yamaha is initiating a Factory Modification Campaign. Affected motorcycles must
have certain transmission components replaced with new ones.
Yamaha is notifying all registered owners of affected motorcycles by mail. A copy of this letter is includ-
ed in this bulletin. The customer should take the letter along with the affected motorcycle to an autho-
rized Yamaha dealer for the modification. -- You can take your VIN to your Yamaha dealership and they can run the VIN and see if the recall repair has been done.


Earlier 1600's (through mid 2002 production) had an issue with an oil pump gear that was not very durable, and they do break. This item was NOT a recall item, and there is no way to know if the pump gear has been replaced in your bike unless you did it yourself.

The advisory bulletin for the oil pump gear reads as follows:

Later production models have an upgraded oil pump gear assembly. This high rpm oil pump gear assembly is NOT required if your motorcycle's Primary ID is as follows:

49-State Models
XV1600AP: VP02E-018240 and after
XV1600ASP: VP02E-018140 and after
XV1600ATP: VP07E-007993 and after

California Models
XV1600APC: VP02Y-002007 and after
XV1600ASPC: VP02Y-002075 and after
XV1600ATPC: VP07Y-000853 and after

------ALL INFORMATION I HAVE IS BELOW. IF YOU HAVE MORE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO WE CAN BUILD THIS UP.----------

1999-
XV1600AL - BASE MODEL
XV1600ATL -SILVERADO

2000
XV1600ALM -------------------------------------help. what distinguishes this model?
XV1600AM - BASE MODEL
XV1600 ASM-Millenium model 2000 units produced worldwide
XV1600ATM -SILVERADO

2001
XV1600ASN- Midnight Star
XV1600AN -BASE
XV1600ATN -SILVERADO

2002
XV1600AP -BASE
XV1600ASP- Midnight Star
XV1600ATP -SILVERADO

2003
XV1600AR -BASE
XV1600ALER - BASE SILVER EDITION - 1600 units produced
XV1600ASR- Midnight (NOT midnight star)
XV1600ATR -SILVERADO
XV1600ATLER -SILVER EDITION SILVERADO (LIQUID SILVER)- 1600 units produced
XV1600ATLE -SILVERADO LIMITED EDITION -1600 units produced

2004 --------- Introduction of the carburetor equipped version of the 1670cc motor from the Road Star Warrior in the Road Star chassis (tuned for a cruiser, of course) 4 pot front brakes, 4750 RPM rev limiter, cast wheels, narrower drive belt, LED tail light.
XV17AS -BASE
XV17AMS-MIDNIGHT
XV17ATMS-MIDNIGHT SILVERADO
XV17ATS - SILVERADO

2005 -----------------------uprated charging system introduced with new stator and regulator/rectifier
XV17AWT- CAST WHEELS
XV17AT - SPOKE WHEELS-TWO TONE
XV17AMT- MIDNIGHT
XV17ATMT - MIDNIGHT SILVERADO
XV17ATT- TWO TONE SILVERADO

2006
XV17AWV- CAST
XV17AMV- MIDNIGHT
XV17ATMV -MIDNIGHT SILVERADO
XV17ATV -SILVERADO
XV17AV- SPOKE

2007
XV17AWW -BASE
XV17AMW- MIDNIGHT
XV17ATMW MIDNIGHT SILVERADO
XV17ATW -SILVERADO
XV17AWW-F -FLAMES

2008- FUEL INJECTION- CALIFORNIA DESIGNATION MOVED FROM END OF DESIGNATION TO SECOND RIGHT INTERIOR DIGIT.
The rev limiter was dropped back down to the 4250rpm limit of the original 1600.


XV17AWXCL- CA ONLY LISTED-------------------------------------help. what distinguishes this model?
XV17AWXCW -CA ONLY LISTED-------------------------------------help. what distinguishes this model?
XV17ASXS- S VARIANT
XV17ATSXCS- DARK BLUISH GRAY METALLIC -CA ONLY LISTED
XV17ATSXS- SILVERADO S -NO CAL. VARIANT

2009
XV17AWYR -BASE
XV17ASYB- S VARIANT
XV17ATYR - SILVERADO
XV17ATSYG- SILVERADO S

2010
XV17ASZB -S MODEL (NO BASIC MODEL)
XV17ATZW -SILVERADO
XV17ATSZR -SILVERADO S VARIANT

2011 - NO SILVERADO
XV17ASAB- S MODEL

2012 - BOTH DESIGNATED S MODELS
XV17ASBB
XV17ATSBW

2013 - BOTH S MODELS
XV17ASDB
XV17ATSDL

2014 - SILVERADO S IS THE ONLY MODEL
XV17ATSEG

END OF US SALES

You're missing some too ... I have an 08 XV1700AWX - Canadian spec bike. When I went to yamaha-motor.ca and used their parts catalogue's bike selector tool, it gives me a different colour for my bike description. Sure enough I dropped my VIN in there and it had everything including the correct colour.

You may wish to try the parts catalogue for Star Motorcycles USA and see if it's an option to go through the various model classifications.

ABLE wrote:
You're missing some too ... I have an 08 XV1700AWX - Canadian spec bike.....
You may wish to try the parts catalogue for Star Motorcycles USA and see if it's an option to go through the various model classifications.

I did just that. Apparently you did not read the first sentence of my post. I can't speak to Canadian model designations. They are not listed in the US site.

Including California variants, I identified 109 models. You identified exactly one. Spend a couple of hours and make me a Canadian list if you'd like to make a valuable contribution for us.

Not being an ass, but if a guy gives me ONE model from Canada, Spain or Australia, that's not a great big help.

Are there designators for the Wild Star, for instance, that show the market destination?

In yours, for instance, the XV17, is, of course, the basic machine. The "A" is the base model (an AT is a Silverado) the X is the year sequence letter for 2008 models, and the W, Well, I don't know what the W is. That is useful information if you, or anyone else, has it. White, maybe? Wheel type designator?

The Fuelies have convoluted designations that are different from the carb bikes.

The 2008 AWXC models for California do not have the back rest included. Instead it comes with eyebrows where the back rest supports should be. It also has a different instrument panel cover and the rear shock is a different setup. The "standard" pre-load for the AWXC model is 1.67 inches. All others is 1.79 inches.

The wet weight for these models are 743lbs which is the same as the ASXC models. All others are 774lbs.

What the L and W stand for in the AWXC models I have no clue. You started this, finish it

jd750ace wrote:


I did just that. Apparently you did not read the first sentence of my post. I can't speak to Canadian model designations. They are not listed in the US site.



Derp ... my reading comprehension was definitely flawed ... my apologies.

HK45 wrote:
The 2008 AWXC models for California do not have the back rest included. Instead it comes with eyebrows where the back rest supports should be. It also has a different instrument panel cover and the rear shock is a different setup. The "standard" pre-load for the AWXC model is 1.67 inches. All others is 1.79 inches.

The wet weight for these models are 743lbs which is the same as the ASXC models. All others are 774lbs.

What the L and W stand for in the AWXC models I have no clue. You started this, finish it

I guess the L could be for limited? The W, not sure. So is it a "California Special". Lol

Trying to do a service here. Thanks for the input.

If your willing to sort all this crap out, consider the thread stuck.................

I will do all I can. I also have to work on the code sheet under the seat!

In most cases the L & W are color codes, blue & white respectively.

Awesome tid-bits of information here. Thank you JD for running with this.