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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Cruiser</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$5,899.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;V Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;SOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.0:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dunlop 130/90 SR16</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Dunlop 170/80 SR15</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;64 / 1625.6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4.2 / 16</td>
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		<h5>Great Bike</h5>
		<div class="date">By 850 bassman(Owner),  Apr. 2, 2011</div>
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		I bought my 05' V Star Classic 650 from a guy who barely rode it.Amazingly,it only had 800 miles on it,so I practically got a new bike for under 3000 dollars.<br /><br />
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I would rate this bike 5 stars on how easy it is to ride,especially for a new rider,it has plenty of power and handles well.<br /><br />
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The only t<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">hings I can say I didn't care for was the clutch &quot;friction zone&quot;.I bought a lever called a Clevver clutch lever (40 dollars) and after the change the zone is closer to the grip and the lever is easier to pull.Other than the stock seat on mine is a little hard,but those are the only things I can think of that I would complain about and those are very minor in my opinion.<br />
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Over all,it is a great bike for a novice,a lady or someone like me who is in their mid-forties and was looking for a way to save gas money and enjoy the open air at the same time.<br />
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I absolutely love my V Star!</span>
		
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		<h5>First bike in 32  years</h5>
		<div class="date">By J Parsons(Owner),  Dec. 3, 2011</div>
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		OK...55 years old and late middle age crisis maybe...but wanted to start riding again and looked at several used bikes.  Finally settled on a 2005 V Star Classic 650 with 10,000 miles; Mustang full seat; Memphis Shades windshield; Vance and Hines pipes; plus some extra chrome.  This is my first crui<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">ser and I love it.  A great choice for a new or beginning again rider.  I will probably get a larger bike in a few months but right now love this one.</span>
		
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		<h5>my favorite cruiser</h5>
		<div class="date">By Lee (Owner),  Mar. 26, 2013</div>
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		I bought this bike new and i have made some changes moved the forward controls 3&quot; gives the bike a lot more leg room and keeps my knees out of the way of the handle bars also put wind shield , saddle bags , back rest , and changed to white wall Metzler rides and handles a lot better also I don'<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">t have a pic but i added a hd horn to the left side of the engine the stock horn is weak and the left side of the engine just looked like it was missing something. I will probably add more just because this bike is so easy to customize and find parts. I love this bike it aint loud and it runs smooth.    </span>
		
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2005 Yamaha V Star Classic

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2005 Yamaha V Star Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2005 Yamaha V Star Classic. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2005 Yamaha V Star Classic use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other Cruiser motorcycles.To view more specifications, visit our Detailed Specifications.
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Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$5,899.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valves	4
Valves Per Cylinder	2
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop 130/90 SR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Dunlop 170/80 SR15
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	64 / 1625.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.2 / 16
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By 850 bassman(Owner), Apr. 2, 2011
I bought my 05' V Star Classic 650 from a guy who barely rode it.Amazingly,it only had 800 miles on it,so I practically got a new bike for under 3000 dollars.

I would rate this bike 5 stars on how easy it is to ride,especially for a new rider,it has plenty of power and handles well.

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By J Parsons(Owner), Dec. 3, 2011
OK...55 years old and late middle age crisis maybe...but wanted to start riding again and looked at several used bikes. Finally settled on a 2005 V Star Classic 650 with 10,000 miles; Mustang full seat; Memphis Shades windshield; Vance and Hines pipes; plus some extra chrome. This is my first crui... Read Full Review
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my favorite cruiser

By Lee (Owner), Mar. 26, 2013
I bought this bike new and i have made some changes moved the forward controls 3" gives the bike a lot more leg room and keeps my knees out of the way of the handle bars also put wind shield , saddle bags , back rest , and changed to white wall Metzler rides and handles a lot better also I don'... Read Full Review