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2006 Yamaha V Star Custom

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $5,799.00
Dealers Yamaha Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque RPM  3000
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  SOHC
Bore (mm/in)  81 / 3.19
Stroke (mm/in)  63 / 2.48
Displacement (cc/ci)  649 / 40
Compression Ratio  9.0:1
Starter  Electric
Battery Amp Hour  10
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Ram Air Induction  No
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  2
Carburetor Size (mm)  28
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Overdrive  Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Shaft
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)  2.714 / 1.9 / 1.458 / 1.167 / 0.967
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
Front Wheel Width (in)  2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)  3.5
Front Tire Width  100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  S
Front Wheel Diameter  19
Rear Tire Width  170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  S
Rear Wheel Diameter  15
Front Tire (Full Spec)  100/90 SR19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  170/80 SR15
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.7 / 298
Front Caliper Pistons  4
Rear Brake Type  Drum
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  7.9 / 200
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)  5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  3.4 / 86.4
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.53
Width (in/mm)  34.6 / 878.8
Height (in/mm)  42 / 1066.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)  63.4 / 1610.4
Rake (degrees)  32
Trail (in/mm)  6 / 153.2
Turning Radius (ft)  11.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  5.5 / 139.7
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  474 / 215
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  514 / 233.1
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  397 / 180
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.2 / 16
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)  0.79 / 3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.37
Seats:  
Seat Type  Two-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  27.4 / 696
Number Of Seats  2
Detachable Passenger Seat  Standard
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Hand Grip Material  Rubber
Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
Chain Guard  No
Fork Guards  Yes
Belt Guard  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Exterior Covers  Standard
Front Fender Material  Steel
Rear Fender Material  Steel
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Zero Price Schema  0
NADA Value Average  3410
NADA Value Low  3060
NADA Value High  3970
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Cruiser 601-900cc
NADATrimID  22823
CRS -> NADA Map  6200019373
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Convenience:  
Handlebar Lock  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Lockable Storage  Standard
Helmet Locks  Standard
Lights:  
Headlight Mounts  Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard

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my custom
By James (Owner), Sep. 24, 2008
i purchase my 2006 vstar 650 custom in april 2007. it was straight of the crate.

i have enjoyed it very much and have not had a problem. very comfortable to ride, cheap on gas.

the vstar 650 has no problem keeping up to highway speeds 100km/hr ( 60 mph ).



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