Yamaha V Star 650 Classic (2008-10)

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The Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Classic was produced from 2008-10 and features a four-stroke, 70-degree V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 649cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1, and an induction system consisting of two 28mm Mikuni BDS28 CV carburetors. The motorcycle is air-cooled and uses a digital TCI ignition system, which allows for electric starting.

Maximum power output is 40 hp (29.2 kW) at 6,500 rpm, while maximum torque measures 50.9 Nm (37.5 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. It uses a 41mm fork in the front suspension and has an adjustable link Monocross in the rear.

The front brake system consists of a single 298mm disc, while the rear brake employs a 200mm drum. The bike’s front tire measures 100/90-19, while the rear is 170/80-15. The dimensions of the bike are 2340mm (92.1 in) in length, 880mm (34.6 in) in width, and 1075mm (42.3 in) in height, with a wheelbase of 1610mm (63.4 in).

The seat height is 710mm (28 in) and dry weight is 214kg (471 lbs), while the wet weight is 247kg (545 lbs). The Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Classic has a fuel capacity of 16 liters (4.2 US gal).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Classic

Year: 2008 – 10


Engine: Four stroke, 70 degreesV-twin cylinder, SOHC
Capacity: 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 81 x 63mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 2x 28mm Mikuni BDS28 CV carburetors
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 50.9 Nm / 37.5 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: 41mm forks
Rear Suspension: Adjustable link Monocross
Front Brakes: Single 298mm disc

Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Dimensions: Length 2340mm / 92.1 in Width 880mm / 34.6 in Height 1075mm / 42.3 in
Wheelbase: 1610mm / 63.4 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 28 in
Dry Weight: 214 kg / 471 lbs
Wet Weight: 247 kg / 545 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal

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