Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2015 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom relies on a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 51 Nm (37.6 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the V-Star 650 Custom measures 233 kg (514 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,610 mm (63.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.76 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 336 km (209 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2015 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~336 km (209 mi)
Engine
Displacement649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details70°, V-twin
Torque51.0 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni BDS28 x 2
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI Electric
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption4.76 litres/100 km (21.0 km/l or 49.42 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases110.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsAir Induction System (A.I.S.) reduces CO and HC exhaust emissions.
Chassis
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41mm fork
Rear SuspensionAdjustable link Monocross
Rear Travel98 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1610 mm (63.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre170/80-15
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.233.0 kg (513.7 pounds)
Seat Height710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
Suspension details can matter for comfort, road feel and long-distance riding.
Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
