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43/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.18 hp/kg
Torque
51 Nm
Engine
649 ccm
Technical Overview
2005 Yamaha V Star Classic 650 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2005 Yamaha V Star Classic 650 utilizes a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50.9 Nm (37.5 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 61.6 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the V Star Classic 650 measures 247 kg (545 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 709 mm (27.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,626 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.89-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
61.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–6,500 rpm
Standover Height
709 mm (27.9 in)
Engine
Displacement649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power40.0 HP (29.2 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque50.9 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.5 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
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