Based on the Yamaha Virago 535 engine, the XVS650 ( named V Star in USA) cylinders were bored an additional 5 mm to 81 mm and stroked 4 mm more to 63 mm, to net a displacement of 649 cc. The XVS650 comes in two models: the Custom with a lower seat height 695 mm ( 27.4 in) and slightly less weight, and the Classic with a higher seat height of 708 mm ( 27.9 in) . The Custom is approximately 232 kg ( 511 lb) and the Classic approximately 15 kg heavier 247 kg ( 545 lb) .
The Yamaha XVS650 is sold in the U.S. as the entry-level versions of the V-Star line. That line was offered from 1998 to 2008 in two different versions: the Classic and the Silverado. Both versions are built around the same 649 cc v-twin engine. The V-Star line offers the visual appeal of larger v-twin motorcycles paired with the fuel efficiency, reliability, and nimble handling of a mid-size cruiser.
