YAMAHA V-Star 650 Silverado (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 650 was an entry-level middleweight cruiser manufactured by the Japanese maker from 1997 to 2017. The bike featured a Yamaha Virago 535 engine at its core, upgraded with a larger bore and stroke for a 649cc displacement.

The bike was sold in the American market as an entry-level machine, and from 1998, it was offered in two versions, the Classic and Silverado. Both machines were built around the same engine. They offered the visual appearance of larger V-twin motorcycles with a mid-sized cruiser's reliability, fuel efficiency, and agile handling.

In 2007, Yamaha released the V-Star 650 Silverado, which was basically a 650 Classic with additional touring accessories. The Silverado was known for its nifty styling and lightweight and easy-to-ride capabilities.

The 2007 Silverado was a more touring-oriented motorcycle fitted with a two-piece dual seat and a passenger backrest, a tall adjustable windscreen for enhanced wind and weather protection, and leather saddlebags for extra storage.

For power, the 2007 Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado was powered by the same 649cc air-cooled V-twin engine as the Classic model, with 40 hp on tap at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.

In the braking department, the bike packed a dual-piston caliper with a 298 mm disc mounted on the front wheel and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear, delivering optimum stopping power.