Yamaha V-Star 650?

[wonderings]

My brother is looking for a motorcycle. I found a good deal on a 99 Yamaha V-star 650. I dont know much about the bike, is this a good bike, reliable, well put together, any known problems? I cant seem to find any reviews on this bike. Would love to hear your thoughts on this nice looking 650.<br><br>thanks

[Grimace]

A guy I work with bought one as his first bike. It was reliable and served him well for three or so years until he bought a larger bike.

[VStarMan]

<div>The 650 VStar is a great around town bike... It will handle the highway, but if you're gonna do a lot of touring, you will prefer the 1100 or 1300... If you're touring 2up you'll definitely want the 1100/1300... Following is a good owner's forum for you:</div><div> </div><div><a target="_blank" href="http://forums.delphiforums.com/sgmfa/start">http://forums.delphiforums.com/sgmfa/start</a> Good Luck</div>

[ZRX4ME]

<div>Hello!!</div><div> I looked at the 650 'star with my brother who was going for his 2nd bike. Great fit and finish...then he bought the Suzuki M50. Fuel injected, 805cc, huge torque and smooth. Can definitely hang with the bigger bikes and do 2-up without working up a sweat.</div><div> </div>

[VStarMan]

<div></div><div><strong>The whole &quot;new bike buying&quot; process begins with </strong></div><div><strong>&quot;What Do You Want The Bike To Do&quot;?</strong></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div>I see people buying 1100 VStars and then souping them up to the max... Faster is always better... I say, why did you buy the bike in the first place when you're asking it to to do something it was not engineered to do... Taking a bike from 50-70 hp. puts new stresses on the parts that were not originally engineered into the engine.... Why do it???</div><div> </div><div>Until you know &quot;What Do You Want The Bike To Do&quot; you should not buy a new bike...</div><p>Message Edited by VStarMan on <span class="date_text">03-17-2007</span><span class="time_text">12:52 PM</span></p>

[ZRX4ME]

<div>&quot;I see people buying 1100 VStars and then souping them up to the max... Faster is always better... I say, why did you buy the bike in the first place when you're asking it to to do something it was not engineered to do... Taking a bike from 50-70 hp. puts new stresses on the parts that were not originally engineered into the engine.... Why do it???&quot;</div><div> </div><div> Vstar, many answers to your question here:</div><div> 1) Some just want to maximize what they have because they couldnt afford more</div><div> 2) Why does a dog lick his nuts? BECAUSE HE CAN</div><div> 3) Peer Pressure. Bikes dont compete with eachother, people do.</div><div> 4) It's easier to hang parts on a bike than to learn how to ride it</div><div> 5) Some just want to individualize their rides</div><div> 6) Mods are glamorous, maintenance isnt</div><div> 7) The engineers were idiots:D</div>

[VStarMan]

<div><strong>Yup, I think you're right!</strong></div>

[wonderings]

This would be my brothers first bike. Not a racer, wants it for around town and some country rides. Thanks for all the info everyone.

[balbino]

<div>My friend bought one. He said that with the windshield and saddlebags and a passenger it is underpowered. He actualll took it back to the dealer to make sure it was running at full power and they said it was.</div>

[VStarMan]

<div>A customer has to know what he wants to do with a bike.. No scoot can do everything well... Ridin 2up can be done with a 650 VTwin; but it's working her pretty hard.. Any dealer would tell you that too, cause they'd rather sell you a bigger bike anyway...</div><div> </div><div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>balbino wrote:<br><div>My friend bought one. He said that with the windshield and saddlebags and a passenger it is underpowered. He actualll took it back to the dealer to make sure it was running at full power and they said it was.</div><br><hr></div></blockquote><br><div></div></div></div>