2004 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom review from United States of America
"If I had to do it again I’d buy two"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Passenger seat attachment has been recalled twice.
Exhaust attachment bolts have rusted already (the bike stays outside all the time without a cover).
Left mirror has rusted due to the dealer not taking off the protective plastic.
General comments?
This is my first motorcycle and I love it.
It looks bigger than it really is, so even though it looks impressive, it is still easy to ride.
It does not fly off the line, but it has plenty of power to keep up with traffic, and it can cruise at interstate speeds without complaining.
It is very comfortable around town, but on long trips (3+ hours) I start to get pretty sore.
The seat is very low to the ground so people with short legs (I have a 28 inch inseam) can put their feet flat on the ground. This is good for beginning riders because there have been a couple of times that I would have dropped the bike if it had been higher off the ground.
The clutch took a while to get used to, but as I said it is my first bike, so I just assume that was normal. After a few days in the parking lot, I had very few stall outs when I took it on the road.
The looks were the main thing that drew me to this bike, and that seems true for other people as well. I get a lot of comments about how nice it looks, even from Harley riders.
If you are new to riding and you want something easy to ride, but that you will not want to replace in 6 months, this bike is for you.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 7/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 10/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2800 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2005 |