Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 233 kg (513.7 lb).

Key specifications

2015-2017Model years
649 ccDisplacement
51.0 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
233 kgWet weight
710 mmSeat height
16 LFuel tank
1,610 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front brakes
20162017Single disc
Front suspension
2016201741mm aluminum telescopic front fork
Rear suspension
20162017Link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock
Ignition
20162017TCI
Rear wheel travel
2016201786 mm (3.4 inches)

How the Yamaha V-Star 650 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.

Displacement649 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight233 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 25% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 76th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height710 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity16 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 23% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement65th

649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight76th

233 kg — heavier than about 76% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 24%.

Seat height17th

710 mm — taller than about 17% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity67th

16 L — larger than about 67% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,340 mm
This bike

2,340

Yamaha avg

2,082

12% above average.

Overall width880 mm
This bike

880

Yamaha avg

823

7% above average.

Overall height1,075 mm
This bike

1,075

Yamaha avg

1,172

8% below average.

Wheelbase1,610 mm
This bike

1,610

Yamaha avg

1,416

14% above average.

Seat height710 mm
This bike

710

Yamaha avg

793

10% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 649 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,610 mmSeat 710 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 170/80-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
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
Estimated theoretical fuel range 336 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 649 cc (39.60 cu in)
Torque 51.0 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 81.0 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Mikuni BDS28 x 2
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI Electric
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41mm fork
Rear suspension Adjustable link Monocross
Rear wheel travel 98 mm (3.9 inches)
Trail 102 mm (4.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 170/80-15

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 233 kg (513.7 lb)
Seat height 710 mm (28.0 inches)
Overall length 2,340 mm (92.1 inches)
Overall width 880 mm (34.6 inches)
Overall height 1,075 mm (42.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,610 mm (63.4 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 16.00 L (4.23 US gal)
Fuel consumption 4.76 L/100 km (21.0 km/l or 49.42 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 110.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission details Air Induction System (A.I.S.) reduces CO and HC exhaust emissions.

Electrical and instruments

Lights 60/55-watt, halogen headlight

Other specifications

Color options Metallic Black

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.