YAMAHA V-Star Silverado (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 650, also known as DragStar 650, was a cruiser-styled motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 1997 when it replaced the Virago 535 model and continued production until 2017.

In 2009, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha V-Star Silverado, a cruiser motorcycle that packed the same specifications as the Classic model but with additional touring-oriented features.

The 2019 Silverado had standard features, such as a raked-out front fork, a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a two-piece dual seat, a dual-exhaust system, valanced fenders, and wire-spoke wheels.

In addition to its standard features, the maker equipped the Silverado model with touring-oriented elements, such as a large windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort on longer hauls, and sine-mounted leather saddlebags for extra storage.

Underneath its stylish fuel tank, the 2009 Yamaha V-Star Silverado had installed a 649cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine fed by two Mikuni carburetors, delivering an output power of 40 hp at 6,500 rpm and 51 Nm (38 lb-ft) torque at 3,000 rpm.

The power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-plate clutch and sent to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final shaft drive.

The bike was built around a steel tube frame with a telescopic fork, a 298 mm brake disc on the front, and a preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with a drum braking unit, providing optimum handling and stopping power.