YAMAHA V-Star 650 Midnight Custom (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

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

In the United States market, the Yamaha V-Star 650 was sold as an entry-level machine, and over time, the V-Star 650 family grew into three different versions, including the Custom, Classic, and Silverado models.

Like the Classic version, the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom was a long-distance touring machine equipped with plastic front and rear fenders instead of steel. Also, the standard Custom was offered in a Midnight Custom version with blacked-out trim.

In 2006, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha V-Star 650 Midnight Custom, also known as the XVS65Y-B, featuring a Raven Black Metallic livery with black wheel rims and satin black trim. In addition to a black trim, the bike had many chrome accents that complemented the monochromatic paint job.

The Midnight Custom version came with the same specifications as the standard model, including a 41 mm telescopic fork with 140 mm wheel travel on the front and a shock absorber with spring preload adjustability on the rear, offering a smooth and comfortable ride.

In the power department, the 2006 Yamaha V-Star 650 Midnight Custom had the same 649cc air-cooled V-twin engine as the standard model, delivering an output power of 40 hp with maximum strength at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.