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

The Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic was an entry-level middleweight cruiser manufactured by Yamaha in 1998. The bike took power from a revised Yamaha Virago 535 engine with a larger stroke and bore for a displacement increase to 649cc.

In 2008, to celebrate 10 years after manufacturing the first V-Star machine, the Japanese maker offered the Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic Canadian Edition that packed extra Star chrome accents and other features.

The Canadian Edition motorcycle blended retro styling with modern technology and extra goodies. It came in a unique deep black lacquer paint with cream color inserts, a gold-colored V-Star fuel tank emblem, a two-tone seat with chromed studs, chromed turn signals, a headlight peak, and a master cylinder cover.

In addition to the extra features, Yamaha added some customer bonus elements, such as a Star series Canadian Edition, a ball cap, a travel mug, a vest pin, a vest patch, and a Star series bike cover.

Besides color and chromed accessories, in other departments, the Canadian Edition was the same as the standard Classic version, with the same suspension system, brakes, and engine. The 649cc air-cooled engine delivered 40 hp with a peak force at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.

As for stopping power, the 2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic Canadian Edition packed a dual-piston caliper with a 298 mm disc on the front and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear.