The Yamaha V Star Custom motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 215 kg (474 lb).
Key specifications
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha V Star Custom compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 12% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 12th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,296
2,082
10% above average.
879
823
7% above average.
1,067
1,172
9% below average.
1,610
1,416
14% above average.
696
793
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 86 mm (3.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 215 kg (474 lb) |
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| Seat height | 696 mm (27.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,296 mm (90.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 879 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,067 mm (42.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,610 mm (63.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.89 L (4.20 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Price as new | US$ 5799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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