| MODEL | YAMAHA XVS 650 V-STAR CLASSIC 2011 - 2013 |
| Year | 2011 - 2013 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, 70° V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 81 x 63 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 29.2 kW / 40 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 50.9 Nm / 37.5 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | 2 x 28 mm Mikuni BDS28 CV carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double-cradle steel |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Adjustable link-type Monocross, 99 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc, twin-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm drum with wear indicator |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2451 mm / 96.5 in |
| Overall Width | 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Overall Height | 1105 mm / 43.5 in |
| Seat Height | 710 mm / 28 in |
| Wheelbase | 1626 mm / 64.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 495 lb |
| Wet Weight | 247 kg / 543 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 21 km/L / 59 mpg Imp |
| Top Speed | — |
The V-Star Classic in its 2011-13 form retains the established recipe: air-cooled 649 cc V-twin, wide-ratio five-speed with an overdrive top gear, and shaft drive. Its retro styling, chrome exhaust and low seat made it a popular approachable cruiser.
