2005 V-Star 650 Custom Review - Yamaha
Reviewed by: Richard
Where do you live: Calgary, Alberta
Your height: 5′9
Your weight: 170 lbs
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Model: V-Star Custom 650
Model year: 2005
Displacement in CC’s: 650
Final drive: Shaft
Cost: $5000
Beginner bike yes/no: Yes
Reliability 1 to 10: 10
Reliability explained:
Great reliable bike. Never had any problems whatsoever in the 5000kms she has been ridden so far.
Performance 1 to 10: 6
Performance explained:
I purchased this bike knowing it was a smaller size engine for the overall bike size, but that was the sacrifice I made when picking such a nice looking, budget cruiser. Most the time people will mistake it for the 1100, so if you are not a speed freak, its perfect!
Comfort 1 to 10: 10
Comfort explained:
Great comfort, couldn’t ask for more. Fits me like a glove!
Body looks/quality 1 to 10: 10
Looks/Quality explained:
I think the strong point of this bike is the fact that it “looks” like a full size bike, but under the “hood” (if that makes sense) it carries a smaller displacement engine. The custom version has that aggressive low look to it as well, making for a great looking cruiser that fits in just fine with the more expensive ones out there.
Things that have gone wrong:
Nothing at all yet.
Overall summary/Final comments about this bike:
This is my top recommended motorcycle to anyone getting into riding (if you like cruisers). This bike is great for beginners as it is not over powering, has great handling and the full size making it a complete budget package! I have rode this bike for 2 years now with no feelings of wanted something bigger yet, many people will tell you that you will want more power..bla..bla.. In the city this bike holds its own just fine. If you want, throw a couple hundred bucks of aftermarket at it and make it your own with more power.. Even better!
Would you recommend this bike to someone else?: Yes
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Hi Richard
I own the Dragstar 650 Classic
I am driving it along the southern Spanish Coast
I AGREE FULLY WITH YOU
One cannot desire more then this cruiser, just for fun!
kind regards
Andre