YAMAHA V-Star 650 Custom (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, the Japanese maker launched the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom, a cruiser machine that, over its production years, remained essentially unchanged, without any significant modifications, except for color alterations.

The bike was fitted with standard features in the appearance department, including a pulled-back handlebar, a round headlight, a two-into-two exhaust system with shotgun-style mufflers, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, and wire-spoke wheels.

In addition, the V-Star 650 motorcycle was sold in three versions, such as Custom, Classic, and Silverado. The Custom version was the base for long-distance cruising and was also offered in a Midnight Custom version with blacked-out trim.

The Yamaha V-Star 650 Silverado was the most touring-oriented version, featuring additional touring accessories, including a tall windscreen for more protection, a passenger backrest, and side-mounted saddlebags for extra storage.

The 2014 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom packed the same suspension system as previous models, including a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear.

The braking performance was shared with its predecessors and was comprised of a dual-piston caliper with a 298 mm disc mounted on the front wheel and a 200 mm drum braking unit on the rear wheel.

As for the power figures, the 2014 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom boasted 40 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm from a 649 cc air-cooled V-twin engine.