YAMAHA V-Star 650 Classic (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 650 was a cruiser machine manufactured by Yamaha from 1997 to 2017. It was also known as the DragStar, XVS650, and XVS650A, powered by a Yamaha Virago 535 engine with a larger bore and stroke for a 649 displacement.

The bike was sold in the American market as an entry-level version of the V-Star family, growing in three different models with different designations and appearances over the years. It was offered in Custom, Silverado, and Classic versions.

The Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic packed the same frame as the Custom model with a wider front wheel, steel fenders instead of plastic as the Custom model, extended bodywork, a pulled-back handlebar, a wider seat, and fewer chrome accents.

In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle maker released the Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic, a cruiser machine that brought minor improvements, such as a new speedometer face, clear turn signal lenses, 3D side cover emblems, chromed fork covers, upper triple, and handlebar clamps.

For power, the 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic was powered by the same 649cc air-cooled V-twin engine as the other models in the V-Star 650 family, delivering a power output of 40 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.

In the braking department, the bike was equipped with a dual-piston caliper, a 298 mm disc mounted on the front wheel, and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel, providing optimum stopping power.