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V Star Custom

US$ 6990. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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2014 Yamaha V Star Custom Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2014 Yamaha V Star Custom pairs a 655.5 cc (40 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 Custom measures 233.2 kg (514 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 696 mm (27.4 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 15.9-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 331 km (206 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2006 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Theoretical Range
~331 km (206 mi)
Engine
Displacement 655.5 ccm (40.00 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Engine Details Forged, lightweight pistons.
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor. (2) 28mm Mikuni® CV carburetors
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate wet clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption 4.80 litres/100 km (20.8 km/l or 49.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 111.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Steel; hidden shock
Rake 32.0°
Front Suspension 41mm telescopic fork
Front Travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear Suspension Single shock, adjustable preload, 3.4-in travel
Wheelbase 1610 mm (63.4 inches)
Ground Clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 100/90-19
Rear Tyre 170/80-15
Front Brakes Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheels Spoke
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 233.2 kg (514.0 pounds)
Seat Height 696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Length 2339 mm (92.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity 15.90 litres (4.20 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Liquid Silver
Instruments Tank-mounted speedometer
Warranty 12 months (Limited Factory Warranty)
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