2011 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Summary:

Very good bang for the buck

Faults:

Gasket leak at 22000 miles.

Carburetor plastic boot at 26000 miles.

Valve job at 43500 miles.

General Comments:

Good all round bike. Handles well, with very good suspension.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th November, 2016

2011 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Summary:

VERY GOOD for the buck

Faults:

Oil gasket leak at about 22,000; repaired under warranty.

General Comments:

Overall good bike that doesn't do anything great, BUT looks quite polished, handles easy and performs surprisingly well for such a low cost machine.

This bike was and still is a great buy for me, because I am short (5 foot six), it was my first motorcycle, and because I didn't want to spend a lot on a bike when other things are more necessary.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th October, 2015

2011 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom

Summary:

Good bike for the money

Faults:

Drive shaft oil leak - $600 job, covered by the extended warranty.

General Comments:

Generally speaking this is a good motorcycle for the money. At 5'6 I find the bike comfortable and not too wide like many other bikes. It is also reliable and rides well on the back roads or highway (good suspension).

Its power is limited, however I ride a 100 miles round trip to work (some on highway) and ride 50 miles to my ski country campsite (all highway) and it does quite well.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th July, 2015