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

The Yamaha V-Star 650 was a middleweight cruiser motorcycle part of the V-Star family that included models with different appearances and displacements. The V-Star 650 was powered by a retuned version of the Yamaha Virago 535 engine with a larger stroke and bore.

The V-Star 650 machine was offered in three versions: Custom, Classic, and Silverado. The Silverado was the most touring-oriented machine in the 650 V-Star range, packing additional touring accessories.

Compared to the Classic and Custom models, the Silverado came equipped from the factory with a tall windscreen for more wind and weather protection, a studded two-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest, and large leather saddlebags for extra storage.

In addition to its touring amenities, the bike featured a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated speedometer, a raked-out front fork, a low seating position, deeply valanced fenders, wire-spoke wheels, and a dual chromed exhaust system.

The bike had a large-diameter double-cradle steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork handling the front suspension and a spring preload-adjustable hidden shock absorber taking care of the rear suspension and offering a hardtail design.

A 649cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin powerplant set the bike in motion with a force of 40 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque with a peak at 3,000 rpm. The 2006 Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado had a five-speed manual transmission and a low-maintenance final shaft drive.