YAMAHA V-Star 650 Silverado (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, Yamaha launched the V-Star 650 Silverado, a middleweight touring machine that, over its production years, remained essentially unchanged, without any significant changes, except color options.

The V-Star Silverado was basically the same motorcycle as the Classic version, with additional touring accessories that enhanced its overall comfort and touring capabilities. The bike was powered by a 649cc V-twin powerplant borrowed from the Yamaha Virago 535 model, with a larger bore and stroke.

The 2009 Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado came from the factory with a tall adjustable windscreen with enhanced wind and weather protection, a two-piece low seat with a studded passenger backrest, and large leather saddlebags for extra storage.

The 650 V-Star family was fitted with the same suspension and braking systems, such as a 41 mm telescopic fork handling the front suspension and an adjustable shock absorber operating the bike's rear suspension.

The braking power was achieved by a dual-piston caliper with a 298 mm disc mounted on the front wire-spoke wheel and a 200 mm drum braking unit mounted on the rear wheel, providing robust stopping power.

Also, the 2009 Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado shared its 649cc air-cooled V-twin engine with all the models in the range, delivering 40 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) of torque at low 3,000 rpm. All that power was sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and a low-maintenance shaft drive.