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Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom - [2010]
This edition of the Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin and the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Yamaha XVS 650 has a 649cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2010 XVS 650 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XVS 650's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1994 Suzuki VS 400 Intruder | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 233 kgs (513 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom in the same weight category as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2010 Yamaha XVS 650 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 649cc 4 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 40 bhp (29 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 37.5 lb-ft (50.8 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XVS 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2011 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2010 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom.
The 2010 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom has a Power to weight ratio of 171.6 bhp per ton and 160.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 XVS 650 competing with the 2011 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 800 C50 [195.4 bhp\ton] and the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder C 50 [195.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XVS 650 generating around 160.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha XJ 650 Seca [185.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 2005 Honda XR 400 R DallAra [185.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 21.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 22.0 secs, this makes the Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom similar in acceleration to the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (21.5 secs) and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 (21.5 secs). This Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2010 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom and the 2013 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Silverado
When talking about the performance of the 2010 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.6 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Silverado (15.6 secs) and the 1997 Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar (15.6 secs).
The 2010 version of the Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom has a maximum speed of 96mph.
Top Speed of the 2010 XVS 650 equals the 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2010 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom then how about a 1995 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace (107 mph) and the 1992 Honda VT 1100 C2 Shadow Ace (107 mph).
