2010 Yamaha V star 650 test drive review

[@hobblymotorsports7332]

My first bike was a V-star 650. Great bike and very comfortable for long rides. Im 6'1, 250 lbs and it did just fine.

[@victorhailey756]

Bought my 2009 Vstar 650 ...I love it...I use to ride a 72 Honda 750 four....but im 66 now and don't need all that power...plus ,on this bike I can put both feet flat on the road when im stopped..since I'm only 5 ft. 7.....go get one guys...youl love it !!!

[@petten33]

I'm 5'6" and I ride my 650 Vstar classic Silverado. I am a happy dude, with what my wheels offer me. People have often said, that they think it is an 1100/ 1300cc beast. The 650cc was my personal choice due to the sensible amount of power the bike puts out. It is very comfortable and responsive. It even has self-cancelling signals, a silverado windshield; the right amount of chrome and generous storage saddlebags. It sounds great, with the stock exhaust pipes. A very dependable machine, for my money.

[@MarvRoberts]

I love my 2005 650 Silverado. With regular oil changes, I've never had a mechanical failure. It's the most reliable bike I've ever owned. It has plenty of power for normal highway driving and has enough top end for interstates. It's very stable on the straights and very nimble on the twisties. It can even keep up with the 1k+cc Harleys.

[@MarvRoberts]

If you are talking about the v star 650....they aren't properly broken-in until ~25,000 miles. 37,000 miles is nothing. They do have a few minor issues...you must lube/grease the final-drive spline gear at every rear tire change, check and lube the final-drive/driveshaft connecting sprocket/gear at every other rear tire change and keep an eye on the notorious 'kickstand oil leak' which is an easy fix should it ever happen (seriously, it's 3 screws and a ~$20 o-ring/neutral-switch-cover replacement every ~25,000-50,000 miles or so). Something I love about the v star 650's, they have ceramic composite cylinder sleeves and the engines are rock-solid. They never overheat, even during long periods of stop-and-go traffic (despite being air-cooled). They are super reliable during rides. The aforementioned issues will never leave you stranded on a ride. It's just some things to keep an eye out for during regular maintenance.

[@williammoore7863]

SENSEI PETTEN g6

[@hamstersniffer]

SENSEI PETTEN You and your 650 sound like me and my 650. It was made for me.

[@jonathanvillalba3214]

Bought mine for $1k. Cant beat the cost for a 1st bike.

[@craigburner1296]

I've had a 2008, fully dressed, chrome to the max, Canadian Special since it came out. It was my first bike. Took my test on it it and passed with flying colours. Everything you said is true, this is a great bike. I can go up steep hills in top gear with my wife , bags and rear luggage rack full. The only down side is it gets buzzy at 60 mph and above, needs a 6th gear. This is the best first bike to buy.

[@infini1970]

I have to thank you. I've watched a lot of your videos and more than one of your 650 vids like the Vulcan and a couple of V Star ones I believe. I ended up after an upset with a 1980 CB900 that just does not want me to ride it (38yr old bike), with a 209 Vstar 650 custom. This was directly due to your vids and two experienced friends that suggested I look at one. Very happy. It's my first bike, I've actually ridden besides the 250's in the CHP course. Lots of my fears were thrown out the window once I became commuted and drove it home a good 34 miles on the city streets up to my house in Los Angeles. My big Harley riding buddies like it as well. Thank you. PS: If I was not in the west coast I'd have contacted you guys about one but I got a sweet deal in a private sale. Again. Thank you. Grateful for KZbin.

[@fumblerooskie]

I LOVE my V Star 650. Most fun I've ever had on a motorcycle, and it wasn't expensive to buy, nor it is particularly expensive to own, but it sure is fun to ride!

[@jonathanvillalba3214]

Im going to spend more money in insurance and building a shed for it lol

[@frios011]

You're right about the fact that they haven't changed since '98. I have a 2000 v star 650 and it looks the same as that 2010. I am an experienced biker and I love this bike, plenty of power, great for cruising.

[@PeterDad60]

Sean I owned a 2009 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic in silver. Your right it is a great bike. I had to sell mine because I wrecked my Honda Shadow Aero VT750C and had a serious injury. My wife made me promise to buy a car. I sold the Yamaha to help Pay off the wrecked Honda so I could then purchase a 2014 new Jeep Wrangler Sport. I traded that Jeep for a 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHP Road King Police last August 2015. I wish I had my Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic now. It had floor boards, heel and toe shifter, shaft drive and a nice wide handlebar. I liked every thing about her. The FLHP has a much more comfortable seat I will say, no contest. My Honda was not damaged that bad, it got some dents in the gas tank and cracked the plastic rear fender and lost a mirror and cracked the right rear blinker. I put it back on the road with a new battery, new mirror and blinker and ignore the dents in the gas tank and she's fine. No one has ever said a bad word about how she looks. I have 3200 miles on her. I ride the Road King Police 99% of the time. A new Honda gas tank ready to be installed is $800 and a new Honda rear fender already painted red is $360. Those two items an she is almost a new bike. I'm interested in trading for your V-Star. Let me know. Why am I interested? I loved the V-Star 650 Classic a lot!

[@lil_nugget9046]

I’m 15.5 just got my motorcycle permit I’m 6”2 170 and I’ve rode dirt bikes and stuff growing up and honestly my v star 650 is amazing it’s super easy to handle and overall a great bike

[@j.melena46]

They are everything you said, you forgot to mention that they're easy to fix. Thanks for the video

[@Krispiez69]

"Look at this guy riding his 1500 he doesn't know" hahaha

[@onementality9781]

I would never know the difference in cruisers and it’s a clean bike great for a first bike.

[@kenwittlief255]

the other guy was thinking "Look at that guy riding that cruiser bike with a helmet and jacket and gloves... and gym shorts and sneakers! LOL! BTW, the bike feels underpowered to you because you were lugging it all the time. The rev limiter on this bike hits at: 1st = 59 km/h = 37MPH 2nd = 84 km/h = 53MPH 3rd = 110 km/h = 69MPH 4th = 137 km/h = 86MPH 5th = 165 km/h = 103MPH you never came close to hitting the peak HP in the power band of the engine

[@TheSunsEnergy]

@@kenwittlief255 so it is good

[@gardini100]

going to get one for my 50th birthday, enough power for me, and I can keep my little Honda Monkey as well as I love just as it is

[@geoffreyjones2872]

A great review.I am 65.I am seriously thinking of getting back into riding with one of these.Thank you.

[@amritgarcha7076]

My grandpa also thinking to get one

[@NitsuaEsahc]

Love the video, the only problem I have is the shorts 😂 only because I’ve been told by every biker I know “Dress for the slide, NOT the ride” 😆

[@kilowatttheorignal]

Picked one up today from a buddy for $700 it was running when he stored it and now hes getting it ready for me to pick up charging the battery and getting it started im a 16yr old 135lbs and I'm kinda nervous about the weight but I've also done power lifting and football in the past but he said its a brand new battery and the tires and brand new as well and he tells me its super fun to ride but he's getting to old so he wants me to have fun with it hopefully I like it

[@7316bobe]

I would have liked to see the speedo more. I am buying one of these 650's on Saturday and I am looking at ride video's just to get an idea of how they go.

[@loganterrell7440]

I’m 5’5 and decently strong. Would this bike fit me?

[@zeronomon]

Yup, you should be able to flat foot it without any issues.

[@tommckinnon4940]

Wait these pipes are better then the other ones are these stock or na

[@tdog7326]

you mention in the video that this is a great bike for grown men who want to learn how to ride, well I'm 17 and want to learn how to ride and get my motorcycle license, I'm like 5'8, what kind of thing would you recommend to me?

[@Srkcycles]

this could be a good bike also, but no shame in learning on a rebel or a savage

[@hamstersniffer]

T Dog I'm 52, and 5'7, just got my license. Learned in MSF class o a HD 500. Then I bought a 2007 VStar 650 Silverado, and it's perfect for me. Low center of gravity and stand over height. Easy to maneuver and pretty forgiving. LOVE IT!

[@jetstream454]

Definitely this bike. I did say the gearboxes aren't great but the whole package is just a thrill to ride.

[@knuckles777crew]

I ride a vstar 650 and i agree they are big for a 650. I have had many people tell me there's no way it a 650 and that I'm crazy. It might be a yamaha thing but the only draw back to that bike is finding 1st gear if you roll backwards at all.

[@JP-md4jz]

I just got one from Sean about 3 weeks ago and I had 6 different people ask me how many cc's it had. They were all surprised to know it was a 650. One guy kept talking about how big it was but they all loved the look and sound of the bike when I started it up. Love these bikes.

[@JP-md4jz]

Yo Sean!!!

[@JP-md4jz]

Close!!!!!

[@floresfinancialsolutions7961]

Hi , a friend is offering me a Yamaha 650 vstar but it’s has 245,000 miles on it , he is asking for $1,700.00 what do you think?

[@thevelointhevale1132]

Some nice roads there for riding mate - I'm coming back to the bike as a 45yr old 6ft adult male, did a bit of dirt bike when in my teens but atttitude is to start again as a beginner. I'm not interested in Sports Bikes and max speed, I want to ride safe and cruise on a Bobber and was looking hard at the Yamaha 650 as my first ride. Some have suggested to start with the 250 but my concern is wanting something to grow into ... I don't want too much power and it is right to start small and build experience. I haven't sat on a 650 yet but I hope I'm on the right track for body size and power for my entry level requirements. Thanks for the vid!

[@michaelkeiffer3615]

I'm extremely new to motorcycles and have started looking for my first one. I'm 6ft and about 190lbs, im guessing a used V-Star 650 would definitely be the way to go??

[@Jason32Bourne]

Yes or a honda 750 manga and or honda shadows.

[@t2pantelli]

I like so much that sound! This is "Vance & Hines" exhaust? I want something like this one on my Yamaha Drag Star (V-Star in USA). Or this isn't "Vance & Hines"?

[@drewm5898]

I'm 17, 6' tall, and a complete beginner, (and I mean never even ridden before), is this still a good choice? This bike looks and sounds great, and the size is a plus since it seems like some of the other good beginner bikes are supposedly a little small for 6 footers (i.e. the Honda Rebel).

[@Srkcycles]

great bike for you bro

[@jesusisawesome1989]

I have one and my clutch has no roll I’ve tried tuning my clutch best as possible if anyone knows anything let me know

[@LETALLHELLBREAKFREE6]

My first bike was a Honda rebel 250 and I couldn’t do it it was too slow hopefully this bike isn’t gonna make me feel the same within 2 years

[@edrumsense]

Hello. Do you think that this bike can cruise at 75Mph all day for long distances? Thanks for the video

[@Jason32Bourne]

Yes. He does a highway run on a 650 also in another video. Once it starts reaching 85-90mph, that's when it feels maxed.

[@Spider7782]

What camera do you use in your videos mate?

[@davidbullock9303]

My first bike was a 09 v star 650. Did fair with two people.

[@jeraldpullen517]

Its a 2010?

[@John_Stur]

Please, if anyone knows tell me. What exhausts are these? I want to put something like that on my Virago 400 but I am new to bikes so I need some help.

[@gregoryblair9810]

Late, but look like Vance and Hines.

[@John_Stur]

@@gregoryblair9810 Yeah turned out they're Vance and Hines short shots. It would take a magician to fit these on my Virago 😂

[@anthonywheeler133]

I'm surprised you were wearing SHORTS

[@leftturnaudio5678]

Great video. Far better than your first ones. I like when you make shit up, makes me laugh. I currently ride a 04 VTX 1300C and love it. I love my windshield since I wear a half helmet with goggles. Thanks and keep these videos coming. My next bike will be a Harley from you.

[@fabianfazzari2733]

I found a 2004 vstar 650 for self near me for 2500. and it's really nice it has 16,000 miles on it. should I worry about the mileage on the bike and I'm about 6'0"-6'1" would I fit on the bike?

[@Srkcycles]

yeah you ll be fine, i m 6'2'', those miles are fine, plenty of life left

[@MarvRoberts]

It takes around 25k miles just to break-in the engine on a V Star 650 due to the ceramic-composite cylinder sleeves. The engines in those 650 V Stars are rock-solid and built to last. The only real problem is the spline gear on the shaft drive. But so long as you have it re-greased with every rear tire change, it will be fine. I own a 2005 V Star 650 Silverado (bought new, 1st owner) and have never had a mechanical failure. Just keep the oil changed every 3k miles, with full synthetic, and change the oil in the rear differential every 10k miles, new spark plugs every 20k miles and a new air filter every 30k miles. To keep the single-barrel Mikuna carbs happy, add a couple ounces of Sea-Foam additive to the gas tank every other fill up.

[@libertyrebel91]

The only thing I don't like about the VStar is that it's 2016 and they're still Carb'd :(

[@MarvRoberts]

What's wrong with carbs?

[@brettsutherland4194]

dre5491 Carbs are cool!

[@John_Stur]

Well, at least it is fuel injected :P

[@XV250]

As long as you don't put it into winter storage with untreated gas left in the carbs, you won't have a problem.

[@jetstream454]

Sethuna Carb isn't FI

[@samfahrenkopf8679]

is it a good first bike?

[@bdesaw]

Yes - but that would depend on the rider. It is not light - but the seat height is very low. I have owned two of them - loved them both - (obviously or I only would have owned one) :)

[@Taylormade2350]

B DeSaw they're not heavy bikes, they kind of feel that way turning though. Just a little.

[@kyser3ify]

Picked up a 99 today. 20k miles original owner ex military. I asked why are you selling he said well I have this road master, I said well that would probably do it 🤣 I'm 6' 290 pounds but it should be good for around town and short highway hops. It's the green and white and I'm a Jets fan so the color sold me. $1100 bucks and I see some selling for more so when I'm done with it I'll make a profit.

[@Shawni79]

Im a girl, 5'8 tall and I currently have a 650 v-star and I love how easy it is to ride but I'm looking for a bigger cruiser that's just as easy to ride with similar stability as my v-star. I like the look and the price tag of the Yamaha Stryker. What bikes would you recommend for me?

[@Srkcycles]

+Shawni79 you could do a styler but I think you should get a v star 950

[@devildog1701]

I'm 5'3 will I be able to handle this ok

[@dubiousjesse]

This is the perfect bike to learn on. The seat is low and the weight is not that heavy.

[@urhonen]

Hi Sean, I'm looking for an entry level cruiser. I've been looking at the Yamaha V Star 650 and the Honda Shadow 750. My main concern is the size. I'm 6"2 and I wonder which one of those two would fit me best. I don't wanna feel cramped. Also, regarding the joy of the ride, which one would you choose for a beginner? Any other bike I should consider? Cheers, Esa PS. Thanks for great videos!

[@Srkcycles]

i currently have 2 bikes that would out pretty good, 1) a suzuki marauder 800 with forward controls, and the other is a honda shadow 750 phantom. i m 6'2'' also

[@buntmaszyn3358]

ONLY 650 ? I MADE 100 THOUSAND OF KILOMETERS ON 125 CC. 650 MUST BE A BEAST

[@NoahJJ24]

What a beautiful place you live in. Where is it?

[@Jason32Bourne]

Lancaster, PA.

[@mxjrichardcarvalho1864]

Shorts!? And no left side mirror? Tsk tsk...😁

[@dakotamarvin3361]

6:25 what the hell was that noise 😂😂

[@raymaclean-foley9098]

Nice gloves. Shorts? Ouch!

[@XV250]

Yeah I don't get it either. Dude wears what looks to be a decent jacket, heavy gloves, helmet - but then also wears shorts and frigging Crocs... It's like he only wants to protect his body above the waist.

[@Vi_the_Rotten]

I'm a tiny little man at 5'64, am i too short to properly reach the handle bars/ foot pegs? i don't wanna show up as someone's potential customer and just leave after 2sec with the words "nope, fuck me" xD

[@Srkcycles]

this bike would fit you fine, it sits low

[@wallyc1349]

My dad is 5'6" and he loves and fits my 650 VStar fine

[@ronspaulding1007]

Ice cream parlor 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jetstream454]

I can relate to you with that gearbox - they suck. You were getting stuck between 2nd and 1st, bloody things

[@wolfeyes9357]

Riders in the 1920s, 30s and 40s rode bijes with 25 hp!!!! Come on man.....40 ain't enough for you???? Bullshit!

[@marks6663]

Guy rides in crocs and shorts. But puts gauntlets on. I keep watching these reviews because youtube keeps suggesting them, but it is always the same kid who knows very little about bikes and even less about riding them - according to what he says and how he rides. Basically, he is a used vehicle salesmen using tried and true cheesy sales techniques.

[@7316bobe]

Must admit that you are right Mark S. If he rode my bike like he rides this one then I would be having more than a talk to him.

[@Taylormade2350]

Mark S God shut up, always one of you people

[@jonathanvillalba3214]

He does seem to have an issue finding 1st gear at time acter coming to a full stop lol

[@jetstream454]

Go easy on the cold old girl 😬

[@tombowes9823]

test ride not drive 0:03

[@jetstream454]

Says it every time 😆

[@derekv275]

New ro the channel happy with the content. Question I'm feeling a ex addict or alcoholic vibe do to the god stuff lol

[@themixmusicandmore6280]

I'm so depressed

[@rickydziadek349]

Word is liquor liquor store

[@intuitiveobservations459]

who needs a side mirror? Windshield are dumb? That kinda hurts your credibility. Stick to the sales technique of telling guys girls love the bike. And get a left mirror for it, instead of trying to say mirrors are not needed.

[@Srkcycles]

this bike sold soooo fast, without a stupid mirror and windshield, i have no sales technique.

[@travisgilliam5]

Intuitive Observations ever heard of sarcasm???

[@jetstream454]

@@Srkcycles "stupid" omg 😂

[@xsonz2]

wind shields ARE dumb

[@joshquick1836]

they are fantastic if you are wearing a half helmet.

[@MarvRoberts]

They are a life saver if you ride in Florida during 'love bug' season.

[@XV250]

Different strokes for different folks. Personally I want to feel the blast of the wind when I'm riding, but some people don't like it I guess.