Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom suspension setup and specs

Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom, 2000 to 2017: adjustable rear preload, 695 mm (27.4 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 33 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2000–2017 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom
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Yamaha V-Star 650

2000–2017 · cruiser · 649 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel99 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo29 psi · 2.0 bar
Rear, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front, two up29 psi · 2.0 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire100/90-19
Rear tire170/80-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1610 mm (63.4 in)
Seat height695 mm (27.4 in)
Front brakeHydraulic disc, single
Rear brakeDrum, 200mm

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