Yamaha V-Star 650 Midnight Custom
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| 'Yamaha V-Star 650 Midnight Custom' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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| Production | 2006 |
| Class | [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] |
| Engine | air-cooled, SOHC, 70° V-twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 speed, manual Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm fork, 5.5 in. travel Rear: Adjustable link monocross, 3.4 in. travel |
| Brakes | Front: Single 298mm disc Rear: drum |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase | 63.39 inches (1610 mm) |
| Length | 92.09 inches (2339 mm) |
| Width | 34.61 inches (879 mm) |
| Seat Height | 27.4 inches (696 mm) |
| Weight | 214.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha V-Star 650 Midnight Custom was a air-cooled, SOHC, 70° V-twin Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 2006.
Engine
A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 298mm disc in the front and a drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm fork, 5.5 in. travel while the rear was equipped with a Adjustable link monocross, 3.4 in. travel. The wheelbase was 63.39 inches (1610 mm) long.
2006 Yamaha V-Star 650 Midnight Custom
If you thought the Midnight trim is a thing reserved for the big-bore cruisers only, you were wrong. Take a closer look at the 2005 V-Star 650 Midnight Custom and prepare to fall in love. A bike for newer riders, for guys with a shorter inseam and for ladies, alike, this low-seated V-Star is the perfect urban cruiser with its light build and fluid handling, but it will also be able to carry you and a passenger across the state line effortlessly.
The 649cc v-twin comes with sharp acceleration thanks to the throttle position sensor, while the 5-speed transmission and light clutch are great for beginning riders, as well. And even though you're a more seasoned motorcyclist, there is no feature of the 2005 V-Star 650 Midnight Custom to make you smirk.