2010 Yamaha V star 650 test drive review 

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.

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.

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 RU-vid.

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.

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 !!!

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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

It's hard to beat a Yamaha. I have had 3 of them and they were all fllawless. I currently have a Road Glide but still think Yamaha's are great bikes

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

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!

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"?

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

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.

What camera do you use in your videos mate?

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

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” 😆

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

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).

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??

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?

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

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

Love my 06' 650 classic.

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.

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

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?

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?

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?

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!

Its a 2010?

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

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.

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.

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

is it a good first bike?

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

I'm surprised you were wearing SHORTS

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

6:25 what the hell was that noise 😂😂

Nice gloves. Shorts? Ouch!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ice cream parlor 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Go easy on the cold old girl 😬

I'm so depressed

Word is liquor liquor store

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.

test ride not drive 0:03

wind shields ARE dumb

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.