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The long and chopperesque V Star Custom is the also the lightest of the Stars, which means great handling and performance are along for the ride, too.
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General information |
Model name
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Yamaha V Star Custom |
Model year
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2009 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 6390. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.3 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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655.5 ccm (40.00 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Compression
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9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Mikuni |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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TCI |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Fuel consumption
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4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Steel; hidden shock |
Rake (fork angle)
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32.0° |
Front suspension
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41mm telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Single shock |
Rear wheel travel
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86 mm (3.4 inches) |
Front tire
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100/90-19 |
Rear tire
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170/80-15 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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298 mm (11.7 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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232.7 kg (513.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1067 mm (42.0 inches) |
Overall length
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2337 mm (92.0 inches) |
Overall width
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879 mm (34.6 inches) |
Ground clearance
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1610 mm (63.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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15.89 litres (4.20 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Tommy Blue w/flames, Raven - Midnight Custom |
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