| Yamaha's profilation of this bike |
| Beautifully chromed and polished 40-cubic-inch (649cc) air-cooled, SOHC 70-degree V-twin cranks out torquey low and mid-range power with minimal engine rpm—maximum torque is reached at only 3000 rpm—for powerful, smooth cruising performance. |
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General information |
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Model
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Yamaha V Star Classic |
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Year of manufacture
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2012 |
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Type
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Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 6590. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.0 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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655.5 ccm (40.00 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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70° V twin. Forged aluminum pistons. |
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Compression
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9.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. 28mm Mikuni® CV carburetors |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Multiplate wet |
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Fuel consumption
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4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel; hidden shock |
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Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
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Trail
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102 mm (4.0 inches) |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
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Front wheel travel
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
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Rear suspension
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Single shock |
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Rear wheel travel
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99 mm (3.9 inches) |
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Front tire
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130/90-16 |
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Rear tire
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170/80-15 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. Hydraulic |
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Diameter
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298 mm (11.7 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Wheels
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Spoke |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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246.8 kg (544.0 pounds) |
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Seat height
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709 mm (27.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1105 mm (43.5 inches) |
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Overall length
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2451 mm (96.5 inches) |
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Overall width
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930 mm (36.6 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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145 mm (5.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1626 mm (64.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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15.90 litres (4.20 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Deep Blue, Candy Red |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Factory warranty
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1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
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Further information |
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