YAMAHA V-Star 650 Classic (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 605 was a cruiser machine manufactured by Yamaha from 1997 to 2017, sold as an entry-level motorcycle in the American market. The bike was powered by a Yamaha Virago 535 engine with a larger bore and stroke.

Over the years, the V-Star 650 was offered in three different versions with different appearances. The V-Star 650 range comprised the Classic, Custom, and Silverado models that packed the same engine and slightly different styles.

The V-Star Classic machine was fitted with the same frame as the Custom model but with a wider front wheel, steel front and rear fenders, a pulled-back handlebar, a wider seat, extended bodywork, and fewer chromed accents.

The V-Star Custom was the ground base for long-distance touring, packing plastic front and rear fenders instead of steel like the Classic model and a recessed taillight mounted under the flared rear fender.

The V-Star Silverado model was a more touring-oriented machine with touring amenities, including a tall windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and leather saddlebags for extra storage.

In the power department, the 2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic used the same 649cc air-cooled V-twin engine as the Custom and Silverado models, providing an output power of 40 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.

The power generated by the engine was transferred to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a low-maintenance shaft drive. Also, the burnt gasses escaped through a two-into-two chromed exhaust system designed to deliver low-mid torque.