2004 Yamaha V Star 650

Bought this about a week ago and just kind of showing it off a little. This is my first year of riding so don't expect me to be mounting a massive bike anytime soon. Hopefully, it will give you folks looking at this bike a little more info to help you shop. Enjoy

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Yamaha
• V
• Star
• 650
• 2004

[dperique]

Thanks. Yamaha makes a decent/reliable bike at a decent price.

[DuBois994]

am i big enough to ride a yamaha vstar 650 i am 5ft 11in. and 155-165lbs.

[dperique]

@DuBois994 It depends on your experience and skill, etc.. I did about 500 miles on a Rebel 250 (about 1 month of riding) before moving up to the Vstar 650. It felt big at first but eventually got used to it. I'm about 5'6" and 165lbs. I'm thinking you'll have no problem if you're careful.

[dperique]

the top speed is not so great on this bike. I was able to do 75mph no problem (if I recall correctly) but it felt like the bike had to really work to do it. For many cruiser riders, 75mph is plenty. For some really big/fast highways, 75mph just isn't enough to keep up with traffic.

[EpicGibson]

@dperique I started out on a V-star 1100... I'm 6'0 195 lbs... didn't feel too big at all. I feel more safe on a big bike than a light bike.

[420thump]

Clean but u gotta spice it up a bit. Check mine out at 420thump. Nice riding.

[WorldMusicMan92]

you looking to sell this anytime soon?

[pontil1]

Bought an 09 this year. Loving it. Needed to get used to the geometry a little. (had a Honda Nighthawk previously.) My only complaints are the speedometer location ( I wear a full face helmet and have to tilt head pretty far to see speedometer) and the exhaust pipe location. (gets warm on my leg, especially in shorts...I know, not the best thing to wear)

[dyeun1]

-walks away-

-blows up-

WTF?!??!!?

[cameronbak]

@DuBois994 I just got one of these after not riding for about 12 years...i am 6 feet tall and about 140lbs and it was rather easy to ride right out of the gate for me...you should be able to handle one no problem.

[CmoreBuhts]

@DuBois994 yea man i went to try this bike out im 5ft 8in 120lbs its super light very nice bike , i might get it

[ElevenRaines]

Thanks for posting brotha, lookin at an 1100, but have considered the 650 as well. Im a short feller, so I appreciate the run through.

[changrider]

Great bike, I had 2 before. Comfy and reliable and well build. Best bang for the buck on the small cruiser segment.

[monster762]

Cool vid. I'm just learning to ride, can't ride anything over 660cc for the first year in QLD Australia so I think one of these will be perfect.