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Yamaha V Star Custom 650 2005

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2005 Yamaha V Star Custom 650

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Lean and mean and low-slung is the name of the game here, with boulevard bad boy styling and a price tag that will make one wonder why they waited so long to take one home.

General information
Model:	Yamaha V Star Custom 650
Year:	2005
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	76.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2
Stroke:	4
Compression:	9.0:1
Bore x stroke:	81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Fuel control:	SOHC
Cooling system:	Air
Transmission type final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
More details	Consult a Yamaha repair manual.
Physical measures
Seat height:	709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall length:	2,451 mm (96.5 inches)
Overall width:	930 mm (36.6 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,626 mm (64.0 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension:	Telescopic fork
Front suspension travel:	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension:	Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload
Rear suspension travel:	99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	130/90-16
Rear tyre dimensions:	170/80-15
Front brakes:	Single disc
Front brakes diameter:	298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter:	200 mm (7.9 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	15.89 litres (4.20 gallons)
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