Yamaha DragStar 650

The Yamaha DragStar 650 (also known as the V Star 650 and the XVS650/XVS650A) is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company.

Yamaha DragStar 650
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Also calledYamaha V Star 650 - XVS650/XVS650A
Productionsince 1997
PredecessorYamaha Virago 535
ClassCruiser
Engine649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled 70° V-twin; SOHC, 2 v/cyl
Transmission5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Frame typeSteel pipe/double cradle
SuspensionFront: Telescopic fork; 139 mm (5.5 in) travel Rear: Single shock, link-type; w/adjustable preload;
BrakesFront: 298 mm disc
Rear: 200 mm drum
Wheelbase1,610 mm (63 in) XVS650 / 1,625 mm (64.0 in) XVS650A
DimensionsL: 2,339 mm (92.1 in) XVS650 / 2,451 mm (96.5 in) XVS650A
W: 878 mm (34.6 in) XVS650 / 929 mm (36.6 in) XVS650A
H: 1,069 mm (42.1 in) XVS650 / 1,104 mm (43.5 in) XVS650A
Seat height695 mm (27.4 in) XVS650 / 711 mm (28.0 in) XVS650A
Fuel capacity16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) / 3 L (0.66 imp gal; 0.79 US gal) Reserve
RelatedYamaha DragStar 1100 XVS1100/XVS1100A

Background

Based on the Yamaha Virago 535 engine, the XVS650 (named V Star in USA & Australia) cylinders were bored an additional 5 mm to 81 mm and stroked 4 mm more to 63 mm, to net a displacement of 649 cc. The XVS650 comes in two models: the Custom with a lower seat height 695 mm (27.4 in) and slightly less weight, and the Classic with a higher seat height of 708 mm (27.9 in). The Custom is approximately 232 kg (511 lb) and the Classic approximately 15 kg heavier 247 kg (545 lb).

The Yamaha XVS650 is sold in the U.S. as the entry-level versions of the V-Star line. That line was offered from 1998 to 2008 in two different versions: the Classic and the Silverado. Both versions are built around the same 649 cc v-twin engine. The V-Star line offers the visual appeal of larger v-twin motorcycles paired with the fuel efficiency, reliability, and nimble handling of a mid-size cruiser.

V-star

The V-Star 650 (and even the 1100) bikes come in three trims:

  • V-Star Custom (650) XVS650 - Base version for long-distance cruising. This model also came in a special Midnight Custom blacked-out version with Raven (black metallic) paint and black trim throughout.
  • V-Star Classic (650) XVS650A - The same frame as the V-star Custom but with wider front wheel, metal fenders, longer bodywork, less chromed styling, dragged handlebars, wider seat and numerous styling differences.
  • V-Star Silverado (650) - Much as the V-Star Classic with saddlebags and a few other touring additions
  • Some V-Star motorcycles come in what others may know as deepish purple with flames. There were 2 editions made of this. The XVS65T-F and the XVS65TC-F (CA edition). CA edition is for California Only and is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. There are 3 lines to this canister. One to the fuel tank, one to the carburetor and a vent hose. Both of these models when the VIN is decoded will show up either XVS650 and XVS650A mostly because their parts are identical to these 2 models with very few exceptions if any.

All these are the base versions of the RoadStar. The RoadStar and RoyalStar generally refers to the class of bikes which are made and fine-tuned for touring performance

2009

There were no spec changes between 2008 and 2009 models.

  • V-Star Classic available from June 2008
  • V-Star Custom available from June 2008; CA model from August 2008
  • V-Star Silverado available from June 2008[1]

2008
  • V-Star Classic available from September 2007
  • V-Star Custom available from September 2007
  • V-Star Silverado available from March 2008[1]

See also

References
  1. http://www.starmotorcycles.com
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