YAMAHA V-Star 650 Silverado (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, Yamaha released the V-Star 650 Silverado, an entry-level machine manufactured by Yamaha from 1998 to 2017. The 650 V-Star line of motorcycles comprised three versions, including the Silverado, Classic, and Custom.

The 2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado was a middleweight motorcycle sold in 1998 in the American market as an entry-level machine. The Silverado version was the same as the Classic machine, with additional touring accessories.

At its core, the Silverado featured a 649cc V-twin engine and was a more touring-oriented machine with a tall adjustable windscreen for better protection, studded seats with a studded passenger backrest, and leather saddlebags for extra storage.

Over the years, the bike remained essentially unchanged, packing standard features, such as a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated speedometer, a raked-out front fork, a dual chromed exhaust system, a low seat, and wire-spoke wheels.

For suspension, the machine was fitted with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering reliable suspension performance and handling.

The bike rolled on classic-style wire-spoke wheels fitted with a dual-piston caliper and a 298 mm disc handling the front stopping power. On the rear, it featured a 200 mm drum braking unit that dealt with the rear braking performance.

The 2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado took power from a reliable 649cc air-cooled V-twin engine with 40 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm. The rear wheel was spun by a five-speed manual transmission and a low-maintenance shaft final drive.