2009 YAMAHA V Star Custom,

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KEY FEATURES

• A medium-size adjustable windshield, low-pro?le studded touring seat with backrest and studded leather saddlebags are everything the V Star Silverado needs to be a great traveling bike.
• A SOHC 40-cubic-inch V-twin feeding power through an ef?cient shaft drive makes a great middleweight touring package.
• Rider floorboards provide great comfort on long rides, and the hardtail-looking rear end soaks up bumps with nearly four inches of rear wheel travel.
• The V Star Silverado achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 49 mpg with a fuel tank that holds 4.2 gallons of gas.

ENGINE

• Beautifully chromed and polished 40-cubic-inch (649cc) air-cooled, SOHC 70-degree V-twin cranks out torquey low- and mid-range power with minimal engine rpm&#8212maximum torque is reached at only 3000 rpm&#8212for powerful, smooth cruising performance.
• Wide-ratio five-speed transmission ensures extremely usable, cruiser-friendly power delivery to the asphalt.
• Low-maintenance shaft drive provides quiet, reliable performance.
• Two-into-two chrome exhaust pipes create sleek styling and deliver maximum low- and mid-range engine output.

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION

• Stout, large-diameter steel frame designed to provide low seat height with ample legroom.
• Long, low 64-inch wheelbase adds to rider and passenger comfort and predictable handling.
• Stylish heel/toe shifter adds versatility and enhances overall cruising comfort.
• Comfortably placed full-size rider floorboards enhance ride by minimizing vibration and fatigue.
• Beefy, telescopic front fork with stainless steel covers and 5.5 inches of travel ensures a smooth ride with stylish durability.
• Hardtail-looking frame conceals a link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock with 3.9