| Attribute | Yamaha V Star Classic 2008 × | Yamaha V Star Custom 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2008 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha V Star Classic | Yamaha V Star Custom |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 655.5 | 655.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 63 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCI |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Single shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 200 |
| Frame type | - | Steel; hidden shock |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 170/80-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 99 | 86 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,626 | 1,610 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 229 | 215 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,105 | 1,067 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,451 | 2,337 |
| Overall width (mm) | 930 | 879 |
| Seat height (mm) | 709 | 696 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | - | 15.89 |