2000 Yamaha V Star Classic

Pros: Low initial cost, low maintenance, well constructed, fine handling and very attractive.
Cons: Nothing comes to mind.

I've been riding since the 60's and have ridden a lot of different motorcycles. Coming from an Indian Motorcycle riding family with an uncle who worked in the old Springfield Indian factory I'm partial to cruiser type bikes. The V Star 650 isn't a ...

Pros: Superior appearance and comfort
Cons: None

My 1999 Yamaha V Star Classic is a bike that looks much larger than its 650cc engine would suggest. It has the look and feel of classic motorcycles of the '40s and '50s, you know, the knucklehead and panhead cruisers everybody longs for. Well, the V...

Pros: Good looks, good manufacturing, affordable without compromising quality
Cons: Seats are uncomfortable on long rides, Could use more power

After owning three models (two Suzuki GSX750 and a Honda Shadow 500) of small displacement, I shopped last summer (2000) for something more powerful to commute and ride on weekends. Test riding several bikes, I preferred the Suzuki Marauder, the Honda...

Pros: Fantastic Price, Style and Finish, Power for size of engine
Cons: Stock seat uncomfortable on long trips, limited aftermarket accessories (but improving)

I hadn't been on a street bike in 25 years and lately felt the need for some wind in my face. I had been looking at Harley's and wishing I would win the Lottery, because that is the only way I could ever come up with that kind of money.Then a friend at...

Pros: Low Seat Height, Ergonomics, Saddle Bags
Cons: None to think of !!

In the land of cruisers, bigger truly is better. Two years ago, Yamaha introduced its Road Star, featuring a 98 cubic inch (1600cc) v-twin with 99 foot pounds of torque arriving at 2250 rpm at the crank. The Road Star is the torque king of production...

Pros: great price; shaft drive
Cons: first year that Yamaha charged more for the red

Who ever said you can't get a beautiful, quality cruiser for under six grand? Well, I don't really know the answer to that, but what I can tell you, is, if you are looking for a cruiser and don't want to spend the Harley prices, give the V-Star a...

Pros: Classic looks, easy to ride, tons of available accessories, very affordable
Cons: Somewhat underpowered, freeway buzz and vibration

I own a 2000 Yamaha V-Star Classic 650 with about 1,000 miles on it. I previously owned a 1999 Yamaha V-Star Classic 650. The one I own now has been customized a bit including a two-tone custom paint job, saddlebags, rear chrome rack, OEM floorboards,...

Pros: Comfortable, fast, great handling
Cons: Thinking...

Hi, My dad about a year ago bought a 1999 Yamaha V-star with a green and white paint job. He has ridden something ever since he was about 25 years old and has come up from a 50 CC bike to a 650 cc bike. All his bikes before have been Honda's and he had...

Pros: Great styling, looks much larger than 650cc
Cons: Slight vibration above 70 mph

I looked at all of the Japanese cruisers in the 600cc to 800cc category. I drove the Kawasaki 800 Vulcan and really liked it too but there wasn't $1,000 difference. Lets be honest, the Honda and Suzuki were very nice bikes too! I considered a Harley...

Pros: Price, looks, power, balance...
Cons: Stock seat uncomfortable, on longer rides.

I walked into a cycle shop, about a year ago, looking to buy a motorcycle suitable for a new rider. I first looked at the smaller bikes. (250cc) Though nice, none of them grabbed my attention. Then I saw 'her'.
You know that feeling you get, when...

Pros: Low seat height, great looks, parts are easy to get.
Cons: Speedometer is hard to see when riding.

I have had my Vstar for just over a year and have been fairly happy with it. I chose to buy this particular bike because I'm 5'1" and it was the only bike I sat on that was low enough to let me put both feet flat on the ground. I also thought the seat...

Pros: Great looks,low price
Cons: quiet stock exhaust, uncomfortable seat

It's been 25 years since I last rode a motorcycle, but I finally got the itch to ride again. Being older now, I thought a cruiser would be just the thing. Being wiser I thought I'd look at middleweight bikes to get back into motorcycling. Being...

Pros: Great Looks, Tremendous Value, Outstanding Reliability, Smooth Power, Easy to Customize
Cons: Uncomfortable Stock Seat, Power limitations above 60mph

This is the perfect bike for a beginner who wants to look great going down the road - without spending a lot of money. The bike just looks great, with plenty of chrome stock and plenty more available either from Yamaha or aftermarket dealers. I run 6'3" ...

Pros: Great Price, Classic Style, Decent Power
Cons: Tight Fit For Tall Riders

I like this bike. Its got classic lines, and its affordable for anyone that can afford to buy a motorcycle. Of course, being a 650, its not for the pure egotist, but it will get you to the same cafe before the bad boys have had time to down a hot cup of...

Pros: Price and styling.
Cons: Top speed of 75.

I was searching for a cruiser in the early summer and ran across the V-Star by chance. I was looking for a Harley Sportster and visited a Kawasaki dealer that had just taken this bike in on a trade. The bike really impressed me from the looks and I ...