The Yamaha V Star Classic motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 246.8 kg (544 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 Classic 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 11% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 16th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 22% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
709 mm — taller than about 16% of Yamaha models.
15.9 L — larger than about 65% 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.
2,451
2,082
18% above average.
1,626
1,416
15% above average.
709
793
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 246.8 kg (544 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 709 mm (27.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,451 mm (96.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,626 mm (64.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.89 L (4.20 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Raven, Galaxy Blue/Raven, Pearl White |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 6199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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.