Yamaha V Star Custom

'Yamaha V Star Custom'
Manufacturer	[[Yamaha]]
Also called	V Star Custom 650, V-Star 650 Custom
Production	2000 - 2017
Class	[[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine	v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	81.0mm x 63.0mm
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Torque	37.62 ft/lbs (51.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM
Ignition	tci
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: multiplate wet clutch
Suspension	Front: 41mm aluminum telescopic front fork Rear: link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock
Brakes	Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire	100/90-19
Rear Tire	170/80-15
Wheelbase	63.39 inches (1610 mm)
Length	92.13 inches (2340 mm)
Width	34.65 inches (880 mm)
Height	42.32 inches (1075 mm)
Seat Height	27.95 inches (710 mm)
Weight	473.99 pounds (215.0 Kg) (dry), 233.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity	4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	4.76 liters/100 km (21.0 km/l or 49.42 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2000 and 2017. Max torque was 37.62 ft/lbs (51.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 63.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multiplate wet clutch.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm aluminum telescopic front fork while the rear was equipped with a link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock. The V-Star 650 Custom was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 473.99 pounds (215.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.39 inches (1610 mm) long.

2000 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

The 1999 V-Star 650 Custom is one of the interesting choices for riders in search of an affordable, low-maintenance, small cruiser which can be equally useful for daily rides to work and weekend getaways, or maybe vacations. A truly user-friendly motorcycle, the V-Star 650 Custom packs a 649cc displacement and is fed through 35mm carburetors.

With a 5-speed transmission and a shaft final drive, the V-Star 650 Custom provides an even spread of power and torque for any scenario and hassle-free maintenance, while not making any compromises.

2003 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

One can easily tell the 2002 V-Star 650 Custom from its Classic counterpart quite easily, just by looking at the front wheel. The Custom is more of a chopper, with a skinnier front tire and a small, light fender, even though both machines have pretty much the same generic layout.

The Custom is however, simpler and tidier, with cleaner lines and is a much better platform for those who plan to install aftermarket and custom parts and accessories, and transform the 2002 V-Star 650 Custom in a bike that's truly their own.

2004 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Having V-Star and Custom in the same bike name already provides a lot of info and we know we're in for a retro-styled machine. Cue wire spoked wheels, a shorty front fender, low sear and a compact, reassuring build to inspire riders and offer them extra piece of mind at the same time.

Great for ladies shorter riders, this machine can be used both as a commuter and leisure vehicle, as it packs enough power to make life aboard is thrilling and fun. For city rides or overnight trips, the 2003 V-Star 650 Custom is an equally amazing, affordable machine with low maintenance and running costs.

2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

A classy bike with classic looks, the 2004 V-Star 650 Custom is the basic middleweight cruiser which can do so much more than meets the eye. A great bike for riders who are still not confident enough to ride big-bore beasts, the V-Star 650 Custom offers plenty of power and useable torque for pretty much anything, from daily commuting and city errands to weekend outings and two-wheeled vacations.

The bike comes with wire spoked wheels, a bobtail rear fender and skinny front one, liberally chromed-out parts and a two-up low seat which provides riders with a shorter inseam with a reassuring foothold when stopped.

2006 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Want to feel the vibe of riding a killer-look cruiser with plenty of custom-look styling and engineering to match, but you're either a new rider or a a rather tight budget? By all means, it's not the time to despair, as the 2005 V-Star 650 Custom is there to fit your bill.

Authentic bobber styling? Check. Classic v-twin grunt with plenty of useable power and torque? Check. Non-intimidating handling and a low seat for a more reassuring feel? Check. Urban and long-range worthiness? Check, as well. So what are you waiting for?

2007 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

The 2006 V-Star 650 Custom packs the traditional reliability of the Star bikes, and is a very stylish ride, despite slotting as a choice for beginner riders who want to get a better taste of what the cruiser world feels like. With a classic hardtail look, the V-Star 650 also brings forth a bobbed rear fender and a skinny front one, a teardrop tank and a comfy riding position.

This machine is great as a commuter, as is it provides a smooth, swift and stylish way to streak through the urban clutter, while its diminutive profile and light weight makes operation effortless and reassuring, even for less experienced riders.

2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

The 2008 MY V-Star 650 Custom is a lower-middleweight cruiser with two great things about it: it is small enough to be non-intimidating even for new or shorter riders, and it can deliver top-notch performance which is both city- and touring-worthy. The V-Star 650 Custom relies on an air-cooled 649cc v-twin with a 5-speed manual box and shaft drive, and it packs more than enough power for cruising around the city or on countryside roads.

In the aesthetics department, this bike boasts plenty of chromed-out parts, with a hardtail look and plenty of classic elements, such as the wire spoke wheels, teardrop tank and bobbed rear fender. Add in clear-lens turn signals with self-cancelling function and dual stacked bullet-style exhausts.

2009 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

If a small-middleweight cruiser is what you've been looking for, here's the 2009 MY V-Star 650 Custom, a basic machine with excellent streetability and equally desirability for longer hauls. Low, reassuring and with excellent handling at low speed, the V-Star 650 Custom is the perfect cruiser to start with and work your way into the heavier bikes' world.

This carbureted machine comes with a 649cc air-cooled v-twin engine, a smooth 5-speed transmission and a hassle-free shaft final drive. Retro styling elements make it an ageless classic, complete with dual "bullet" exhausts, wire spokes, shorty front fender, and chrome in all the right places.

2010 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Inspired from the chopper culture, the 2010 MY V-Star 650 Custom shows off a skinny front wheel and shorty-styled accompanying fender, with the rear mudguard sporting a bobbed end in full custom retro style.

The black-trimmed engine sports chrome and polished accents for an even more consistent styling and makes a neat contrast with the rest of the chromed-out parts. newer and more seasoned riders will love this bike for its maneuverability, reassuring feel and classy looks, including a hardtail-like design and exposed shaft drive.

2011 Yamaha V Star Custom

Looking for a classic chopper in the middleweight segment, easy to ride and yet comfortable and sporting great looks? The 2010 Yamaha V Star Custom may be just the right one: it packs a torquey, unintimidating 649cc V-twin engine that's been tuned for both city and highway fun.

On a more technical side, the 2010 Yamaha V Star Custom sports dual carburetors with throttle position sensor and progressive pulley for precise accelerations and a pleasant feel of the engine. And the shaft drive means quiet, hassle-free performance.

The 2010 Yamaha V Star Custom is the lightest member of the full-size frame V-stars and this means great ergonomics and plenty of space for both rider and passenger. Adding in the traditional Star craftsmanship and top-notch optional accessories, and the you go, a great chopper with more tamed nature.

2011 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Building on the same acclaimed platform the Classic model was built upon, the 2011 MY V-Star 650 Custom steers clear of voluptuous shapes into the pro street territory, despite its lightweight category. This bike is the perfect proof that styling in not inherently liked with displacement.

The chromed bullet exhausts were kept in place but the fenders have been replaced with a chopped, upswept one in the rear and a skinny one in the front, while the floorboards are also gone. The seat is now a one-piece two-up unit with a passenger strap. The paint and finish are obviously all Star-quality, adding to the overall joy of riding this comfy, small cruiser.

2013 Yamaha V Star Custom

The 2012 Yamaha V Star Custom may be just the right choice in case you were looking for a chopper bringing together the classic retro looks and mid-segment displacement. The 649cc v-twin is fed by two carburetors with throttle position sensor and progressive pulley for precise accelerations and a pleasant feel of the engine. And the shaft drive means quiet, hassle-free performance.

The 2010 Yamaha V Star Custom is the lightest member of the full-size frame V-stars and this means great ergonomics and plenty of space for both rider and passenger. Adding in the traditional Star craftsmanship and top-notch optional accessories, and the you go, a great chopper with more tamed nature.

The bike packs custom, retro looks, with a long wheelbase and a low seat, pulled-back handles and a tank-mounted gauge.

2014 Yamaha V Star Custom

Even if a 650cc-class bike is considered small in the cruiser world, this doesn't mean that it comes with no fun factor. Au contraire, the 2014 V Star Custom is a bike which appeals to both fresh and seasoned riders, as it boasts all the needed ingredients for a thrilling, rewarding ride: a design which makes mistaking it for anything almost impossible, with liberal use of chromed parts and styling to match its heritage, a dependable v-twin power unit and exceptional ergonomics.

Since the 2014 V Star Custom is the lightest of the full-sized Stars, it was only natural that the bike boasted plenty of room for both rider and passenger, especially with the front-mounted foot controls. With low-maintenance shaft drive and the trademark Star craftsmanship, this bike is equally fun as a first bike and is nifty choice for machine to ride for years.