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2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom from United States of America

Model year2008
Year of manufacture2008
First year of ownership2008
Most recent year of ownership2008
Acceleration marks 10 / 10
Roll-on Performance marks 10 / 10
Handling marks 10 / 10
Braking marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks 9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
9.8 / 10
Distance when acquired0 miles
Most recent distance2000 miles
Previous motorcycleYamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Summary:

I am in love with this bike, it's my baby!!

Faults:

As someone who has this bike, I can't say enough about it!

As far as this bike keeping up with traffic, it keeps up great, and I have been on the road with heavy traffic, and have as a matter of fact rode side by side with big trucks, and have out run them.

If you really want a bike that is all that and more, this bike is for you.

General Comments:

I love this bike, this bike is my baby!!

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st December, 2008

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18th Apr 2009, 12:14

I agree got one and love it big time. The only thing, and just one thing is I find the seat up a little too close. Could be back a bit. I'm only 5-4, not too tall, just right for me, but a beauty of a bike.

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30th Jul 2009, 09:19

Do you have arms the size of your legs or what man, I am 6ft 2in and have a reach of 74. The seat is perfect just where it is, I can't see how anyone under say... 5ft 10in would complain about that!

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2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom from United States of America

Model year2008
Year of manufacture2007
First year of ownership2008
Most recent year of ownership2008
Acceleration marks 7 / 10
Roll-on Performance marks 7 / 10
Handling marks 8 / 10
Braking marks 6 / 10
Reliability marks 7 / 10
Comfort marks 9 / 10
Dealer Service marks 9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
7.5 / 10
Distance when acquired2 miles
Most recent distance500 miles

Summary:

Great buy, good handling, great starter bike

Faults:

Takes a little while to warm up.

Dealer stated this is due the new valves.

General Comments:

Great paint job.

Lots of chrome.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd April, 2008

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