2007 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom review from United States of America
"Great beginner bike; just enough thrill"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Stalling in first gear from a start.
General comments?
To be honest, the stalling problem is my fault. Being a 1st time rider, I have to take time to get the feel of the clutch. Driving a truck for a living I should know this. Each clutch has a different feel to it. Anyway, after solving my "brain problem" I realized that you have to really ease the clutch out for a smooth start.
That being said, I love this bike. Shifting is smooth and acceleration is great. Enough torque for the thrill factor, but not too much to get you in trouble.
I've read reviews that complain "Bike doesn't want to go above 60mph. I can understand this if you are a experienced rider, but for the beginner you shouldn't go that much above 65 anyway. By the way I had mine up to 70 on the highway with no problems.
One problem I have is the discomfort on long rides. I am a big guy 220lbs so a gel seat will fix that. All in all I feel this is the perfect bike for the beginner like me. Will I trade for a bigger one? Of course, but not until I have the mileage under my belt to justify it.
Recommended Reviews:
 | This is a great starter bike; for cost, comfort and handling, maybe the only cruiser you'll need |
| Doesn't seem to like going above 60mph |
All Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom reviews
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 10/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Handling marks | 10/10 |
| Braking marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85 miles |
| Date of Entry | 21st October, 2007 |