Is the Yamaha V-Star 650 classic a good bike?
Rider comfort issues were addressed by giving the V-Star a full-sized riding position for people on the six-foot side of the spectrum, while not raising the bar so high as to eliminate the shorter inseamed folks. Handling comes from the V-Star’s good suspension, competent brakes, and likable engine.
What’s the difference between a V-Star 650 and a custom?
Bringing up the rear of the Custom is a bobbed fender over a wheel and tire of the same proportions as the Classic. Color options for the Custom are black or blue and silver. The Custom’s suspension offers the only functional difference with the Classic. Tuned for more “sporty” handling, the Custom received tauter suspension rates.
Which is longer a Honda 750 or a Yamaha V-Star?
With an overall length of 96.5 inches, the V-Star is longer than all but one of the bikes featured in our August ’97 800 Class Comparison. The V-Star even has a 0.4-inch longer wheelbase (64 in.) than the class winner, the Honda A.C.E. 750.
What kind of rear wheel does a Yamaha 650 classic have?
Rounding out the Classic is a spoked 15 x 3.5-inch rear wheel shod with a 170/80 tubed Dunlop 77S. Color choices are black or red and burgundy.
Rider comfort issues were addressed by giving the V-Star a full-sized riding position for people on the six-foot side of the spectrum, while not raising the bar so high as to eliminate the shorter inseamed folks. Handling comes from the V-Star’s good suspension, competent brakes, and likable engine.
When did the Yamaha 650 classic come out?
LOS ANGELES, June, 1998 — Over the past couple years, I’ve been invited to action model just about every conceivable Japanese cruiser on the market. Now I have been given an opportunity to ride Yamaha’s new 650 V-Star Classic.
Is the Yamaha 650 a cruiser or cruiser?
Now I have been given an opportunity to ride Yamaha’s new 650 V-Star Classic. If you were to visit any of your local motorcycle dealers today and browse through a few of the brochures, chances are the rider you’ll be looking at most often is this funny-looking, cruiser wanna-be guy — me.
How tall is the seat on a Yamaha 650 classic?
The seat also slims down in thickness, which most likely accounts for the way low 25.6-inch claimed seat height (the lowest on any cruiser in production and 2.4 inches lower than the Classic’s 28-inch height).
When did the Yamaha V Star 650 classic come out?
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Is the VStar 650 engine a reputable seller?
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Now I have been given an opportunity to ride Yamaha’s new 650 V-Star Classic. If you were to visit any of your local motorcycle dealers today and browse through a few of the brochures, chances are the rider you’ll be looking at most often is this funny-looking, cruiser wanna-be guy — me.
How many miles does a V Star 650 have?
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