Yamaha V-Star Specs & Parts

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In 1994 Yamaha announced the creation of Star Motorcycles, a new standalone brand name for its cruiser series of motorcycles in the American market. The Yamaha Star line is a perfect blend of classic American Styling and modern Japanese technology and reliability.

Yamaha V-Star Model Variations

Custom

Styled similar to the popular Harley Dyna platform.
Bobbed fenders
Wide rear tire, narrow front tire
Gunfighter style seat
Narrower front fork tubes
More aggressive and sporty looking than the Classic

Classic

The same frame as the V-star Custom
Wider front wheel
Metal fenders
Longer bodywork
Wider Front fork tubes
Dragged handlebars
Wider 2 piece seat
Driver floorboards
Styling differences

Silverado

The Silverado is a dressed up classic complete with a Windshield
Studded Seat
Studded soft sided saddlebags

Midnight

The Midnight version was based on the Custom
Chromed parts replaced with black ones
Controls and Engine painted or powder coated Black or "murdered out"

Tourer

2007-2014 V-star 1300
2009-2014 V-Star 950
Hard leather-wrapped saddlebags
Passenger backrest
Windshield

The V-Star 650, first produced in 1998, is Yamaha’s small, entry level cruiser. Its lightweight but powerful design makes it a versatile and fun bike to jet around town.

V-Star 650 Specs

•    Based on a bored out 535 Virago engine
•    649cc
•    Air cooled
•    4-stroke
•    V-twin
•    SOHC

•    4-valve
•    9.0:1 compression ratio
•    Fuel injected
•    40 horse power
•    510 lbs.
•    Available as a Classic, Custom, Silverado and Midnight Silverado

The V-Star 950 is a “Goldilocks” bike. It’s not too big or too small, not too fast or too slow, it’s just right. It’s such a well-designed motorcycle that in 2009 it was awarded V-Twin Magazine’s “Metric of the Year” award.

V-Star 950 Specs

•    942cc
•    Air cooled
•    4-stroke
•    DOHC
•    4-valve
•    V-twin

•    Fuel injected
•    50 horse power
•    5-speed transmission
•    Disc brakes front and rear
•    Weighed 613 lbs.
•    Available in Standard and Tourer

It doesn't matter if you want to hit the open road or you’re just running an errand to the corner store, the V-Star 1300 is a great choice. Yamaha gave the 1300 V-Star plenty of power for 2-up touring but managed to keep the seat height and weight low enough for easy in-town navigation.

V-Star 1300 Specs

•    1304cc
•    4-stroke
•    SOHC
•    4-valve
•    V-twin
•    Fuel injected

•    Liquid cooled
•    70 horse power
•    5-speed transmission
•    Double-cradle frame
•    Disc brakes front and rear
•    Weighs 668 lbs.

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