YAMAHA V-Star 650 Custom (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 650, also known as the DragStar 650 and XVS650 was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1997 to 2017. The bike was based on the Yamaha Virago 535's engine, with a larger bore and stroke.

The Yamaha XVS650 came in two versions, such as the Custom, packing a lower seat height, and the Classic, with a higher seating position. The Custom came in a 232 kg (511 lbs) package, and the Classic in a 247 kg (545 lbs) package, 15 kg heavier than the Custom.

In the United States market, the V-Star 650 was sold as the entry-level version of the V-Star series. Between 1998 and 2008, the line was offered in two versions, such as the Classic and Silverado, with the same engine on board and the appearance of larger V-twin machines.

The V-Star Custom was the base version for long-distance cruising, equipped with front and rear plastic fenders and a recessed taillight under the rear fender. Also, the Custom model came in a Midnight Custom version with blacked-out trim.

The midnight Custom machine came with a Raven Black Metallic livery, with black-finished rims and black satin trim. Also, chrome was present on several accessories and exhaust pipes.

The bike had a double cradle steel frame with a 649cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine at its core and a five-speed manual transmission, sending the engine power to the rear wheel through a final shaft drive.

The 2000 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom boasted 40 hp with a maximum peak at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (37 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.