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. |
General information |
Model
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Yamaha V Star Custom |
Year of manufacture
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2015 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 6990. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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655.5 ccm (40.00 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
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Forged, lightweight pistons. |
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) |
Valves per cylinder
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2 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. 2 28mm Mikuni® CV carburetors |
Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Ignition
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Transistor Controlled Ignition |
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) |
Clutch
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Multiplate wet clutch |
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, adjustable preload, |
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. Hydraulic. |
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) |
Wheels
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Spoke |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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233.2 kg (514.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1074 mm (42.3 inches) |
Overall length
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2339 mm (92.1 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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15.90 litres (4.20 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Raven |
Starter
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Electric |
Instruments
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Tank-mounted speedometer |
Factory warranty
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1 Year Limited |
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