| MODEL | YAMAHA XVS 650 V-STAR CUSTOM 2016 - 2017 |
| Year | 2016 - 2017 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 70° V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve 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 | 2x 28 mm Mikuni BDS28 CV carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tube type, double cradle steel frame |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm forks |
| Rear Suspension | Adjustable link Monocross |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2340 mm / 92.1 in |
| Overall Width | 880 mm / 34.6 in |
| Overall Height | 1075 mm / 42.3 in |
| Seat Height | 695 mm / 27.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 214 kg / 471 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 233 kg / 514 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The V-Star 650 Custom is a mid-size air-cooled 649 cc V-twin cruiser with shaft drive, a low 695 mm seat and a 19-inch front wheel, aimed at newer riders wanting an easy cruiser. The 2016-17 bike is the last of the line, still mechanically unchanged.
