I bought my V Star 650 in September 2017 after watching many of your videos on them. At the time I was in college and had no place to store the bike and therefore couldn’t learn to ride until this year. Mine sat under a shed with a cover on it for nearly 3 years and all it needed was a new battery, fuel, and some cleaning. I’m now enjoying the ride thoroughly. Btw my lovely wife enrolled me in an MSF course so I could learn to ride and get my license. Huge props to her for setting me up and pushing me to follow through with this dream.

Anyone looking to get a bike new or experienced rider, you have to ck out SRK cycles before you purchase. I went by there, Sean is a good dude that knows his stuff. I will be picking up my V Star 650 on Monday and couldn't be happier. I did go to a couple of other dealers to ck out their bikes but working with Sean and the bike I test drove was just right. Sean thanks for everything man, you have a life long customer.

i have the custom silver version of this bike, using it for daily work commute, and i just love the comfort and stability of the bike

I bought one 3 years ago. and just wanted to say thanks for giving a non bias spot on review. .

Stopped by Srkcycle and met Sean and Caleb. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions concerning learning to ride a motorcycle and giving me some great advise. Much appreciated and subscribed.

Great video! The coolest thing you did was leave you missing the gear in the video!!! You showed everyone...even motorcycle veterans can mess up, but you were secure enough to show it!!! GOOD JOB!!!

bought that same bike last october, same year, same color, same milage. I love it. Your video had a lot to do with that, thanks .

I use to have a 750 four Honda back in 79...loved it...I havent rode much since then...so I bought this 650 Vstar for this 66 year old and I love it too...2009 w 7,000 miles on it....

I just bought one today, picking it up this weekend!!

My best buddy had one early 2000s and he lived in Colorado,and he said it would dog out around 80mph but I think it was because of the altitude, I know these are great bikes all day long,keep it going mr.sean!!!

Well Since watching SRK cycles videos last year I now have a Yamaha 650 Vstar and 950 Vstar and a royal star tour deluxe in my collection. Love them all ........

We just picked one of these up today. 2004 with 13,000 miles on it looks like brand new with new tires for $ 2100.00 Thanks for your video. While it's raining right now I can only do a small test ride in the parking lot so I can't wait to get out on the road when it stops raining.

Love my 99 Yamaha I bought from an old man for 1k. Had 19k miles. And always been in a garage at home. Best decision I made to this day. To think I was going to swap the vstar for a grom but I totally changed my mind and said I need to keep it’s just so much fun.

I bought one last week, I am 6,1 tall fits me fine, fitted Vance pipes sounds awesome, Under South Australian law I can not get anything bigger than 650cc for 2 years, So I view this as my Harley trainer before going to 1500cc plus

This would be an amazing beginners bike. Not too expensive, great styling. Although you can't compare a Harley to any kind of other motorcycles out there. But for the price, it's really close to an 883 Sportster, so I might just get that.

I've got a 2005 650 Classic and it's been a good bike. Mine pretty much looks like a Heritage Softtail. I actually had a 2001 Heritage Softtail FLSTN before I got the Classic. The Classic is just about as capable as the Harley was and acceleration is about the same. I've got a windshield and sissy bar on mine and crash bars, highway pegs. I had a friend who bought his wife a Classic and after riding around with her on my Harley it was apparent that they were pretty even on the highway and when accelerating at speed. Harley surely needed the 6th gear long before they finally got it. I kind of wish that my Classic had a 6th gear too.

I love my vstar 650. Very fun bike. Good sound too with Vance and Hines

Well im getting one of theese ones this year - it'll be my first own bike and dude im sooooo hyped now after seeing this review.

I've had my V star 650 for 15 years could not be happier

You mentioned two things in this video that struck me funny! How bad I wanna go under one of those fertilizer tractors and big guy on a little bike. I had a rebel 250 and am 5'6" but around 240 lbs. About 45 mins of riding it I would develop NJS (Numb Junk Syndrome) . I now ride an 02 Honda Sabre . Fits me well and a pleasure to ride. I've put around 7k on it since last July.

I love your videos, thanks & keep them coming!

I just bought one as my first bike. Can't wait to get out and ride

thanks Sean , these videos have been great help

I had a 650 with a sidecar total weight of Rider and passenger 550 pounds +. Rode many times from Anderson to San Francisco with no problems doing cruising speed 75+ average. 200 to 300 mile trip one way. And I would not consider a beginner bike I hate that word. I made a cafe racer from a Honda 4-400cc from Anderson to L.A. every weekend for 2 years driving at speed of 100 to 110 miles per hour was always reliable.

I do a lot of outdoor photography using my bike and it is the perfect size for making sharp u turns on narrow back roads and yes after three year I thoroughly love it and have been on long rides with no issue. Unlike a Harley you do not need to babysit this on like you have to keep an eye on your Harley, I have left it on the side of the road chasing a shot and it is always there when I come back. Third gear is the sweet spot, you can run that one longer.

2001 Yamaha VStar 650 was my first bike. Couldnt have asked for a better bike to learn on.

Thanks for the videos . I just bought a 2003 because of your videos. Its just like this one but custom orange paint with 37k on it for 1600$

Hey man it was great hanging out and chatting today! I'm sure we will do it again!

I know how the size thing feels being an overgrown 16 year old I'm 6' 3" and I'm gonna be starting on one of these.

You’re the reason I bought mine... 💪

I like that it's softtailed like a vlx, but hate the speedo in the tank

Imma bout to get one of these, just a bit older amd the only problem I have with these are the sound. I would probably put better pipes on em.

I'm neither "average" nor am I a "beginner". I have an IQ of 83 (which by today's standards makes me somewhat of a genius). And, I have over 2 months saddle time so I'm a grizzled old veteran biker. But I want to tell you that I LOVE my V Star 650. It does everything well and it looks great ! All kidding aside, this is a great bike, mine is a '98. I will be seeing you when I am ready for a newer bike. If you guys are half as decent as you seem, it will be my pleasure to do business with you.

I ride the 125cc Dragstar which I know isnt close to the 650, but i feel the same that it doesnt "pull" but it accelerates "well" and doesnt hang about, especially for what it is. Very easy going and smooth, just abit of a pain to maintain over our UK salty winter roads

Just bought a 650 classic as my first bike!

I've owned my 650 for 9 years. My biggest complaint about this bike is the gearing. It accelerates great and has plenty of power, however, the gearing has this bike too rev'd out on the freeway.

First your videos are great man very informative in every way! I'm a new rider from Harrisburg and these 650,s definitely caught my eye. Do you get a lot of these in?

Looking at buy one of these thanks for preview

so I'm just going off of videos... I'm looking at bikes I can afford, so far i've found a honda shadow 600 for $2200(only 2900 miles too), a kawasaki vulcan 900 for $2500 and I'm seeing a couple of vstar 650's that are within my price and only a couple hours away. I just drive about 7 miles a day to work, and I'd like to drive around town a bit. The V-stars sound a lot better, i know youtube doesn't show off exhaust videos correctly though... The shadow 600 looks like the best deal near me, looks like it might just need the tank drained and the carb cleaned out. I want the best sound I can get though... something that tickles my ears and makes me grin every morning... Should I make a small trip to get a vstar over the local bikes I see?

Great video I’m almost ready to buy i saw a v star I might buy

I love the look of v stars.

what gloves are you using in this video? Looks like a good fit, and are they in black?

I vanted to get a Vulcan 800 as my fist bike, but now I'm thinking the V Star may be a better choice. I was a bit doubful, though. Thinking maybe it's cheap for a reason. But I've watched you're reviews before and I'm thinking now I would be a lot more comfortable buying this bike.

I'm 5'5" and around 150ish. ive had a rebel 250, but found it too small. I am looking at a 600 vlx but stumbled on one of these. would it be an ok fit for me?

Thanks for posting, looks like nice country for riding. Bike seems quite good, I,Ve been riding 20 years and am considering one of these as my first cruiser. This vid has been helpful.

Hi, I've been riding bikes almost all my life, I started with a Yamaha Enduro 400, then a Virago 750 that I loved and Kawasaki Z1R 1000 that I found very heavy. I stopped riding motorcycles for about twenty years after a major accident. Two years ago the taste of riding a motorcycle reappeared , to restart gradually and softly I bought a maxi-scooter, a Suzuki Burgman 650 that is very fun to ride, but now I'm ready for a real bike. I like the Honda Shadow 750, but even more the Yamaha V-Star 650, but what stops me from this bike is that in many articles that I read, we talk about a problem of vibration when approaching 100 kmh/65 mph, is this a real problem and what do you think about it? Thank you for answering my question A wink of a guy from Quebec ;)

Im having a hard time finding a replacement and have yet to get on stryker or a raider but my hopes are something bigger and comparable. Harley let me down and so did Kawasaki.The vstar 950, roadliner, 1300 and warrior feel like shit too. Starting to lose hope on finding a bigger bike that feels like the custom 650. Just not anything like it in the handling department and comfort.

Can it sounds good with v&h on a new 2018 and can you twke that bike on the highway for long ride

Have you rode the YZF-R3? I am choosing that bike over the GW250 from Suzuki! I like the appearance of the R3 much better,...price wise it comes in between the Honda CBR300,and Kawasaki Ninja 300! I have sat on the R3,and found it to be more comfortable than the CBR300,and Ninja 300! At 320cc,the R3 will be enough for me! I thought about the V Star 650,but felt it may be too powerful for me to start out on! I'm looking at a purchase time frame of about four to six months as I want to pay off a couple small bills first and get my learner permit first,...which I am studying for!

Damn that bike has a very good price!

that was gr8..good acceleration tho..

If you had to pick would you get the vstar 650 or shadow 750

you cant change the sprockets??

I’m getting one of these soon. First bike

bro... did you eat a bunch of peanut butter before the vid?

Gee, cant wait to get on one of these. Saving my pennies right now !

Is it long enough for a tall rider? I’m 6’3” and I’m afraid the V Star 650 may be too small for me.

Damn, didn't know you were in PA till this vid. Checked out your websight, no Vstars, ugg.

Sounds like my dads 2000 Yamaha vstar 650 classic

Im getting a 2001 version of this... Do you think its to big for a 5'7 chick?

Very Cool Sean ....... Question though do you ship international ? say India ??

Looks like the perfect bike for me. I want to buy a bike in the near future. Possibly a 2007 V star. I like the styling and I don't want anything too powerful. I just want a nice cruiser bike for the weekends. Hey, do you know any common problems these bikes might have?

I m doing 70 right now, no i m not doing 70 right now, that made me chuckle

I literally traded a old 80s racing gocart for a 02 classic vstar low and behold now its a bobber all murdered out took it for a ride and it seems like a turd but im also used to my roadstar 1600 bored stroked jetted bobbed

What mirrors do you have on the bike

I’m 18 and I’m 6”3 185 so when you say it’s a good beginning bike for a grown man do you mean an older person or a bigger person? because I know grown men that are tiny and I know younger ppl like myself who are rather bigger

Hey Sean I have a v-star 650 LOVE it but looking to get the next step up not sure what to get any suggestions? Little more power for the California freeways something a little more comfortable for my wife she complains about every little bump with the 650 but like I said just a good next step up similar feel suggestions? Thank you love your channel

Helps that it has forward controls

Newbie question, Sean: What were you looking at to figure out what the actual year of this bike was? It sounds like you were counting something.

I'm considering getting this bike. See one for $1k. You gave a good review on it. Hmmm, thanks!

Best regards from KRAUL-l-🤟🤟

Can you ride two people on this comfortable?

What size saddle bags are those

4:27 You scared the living s**t out of me! :D

What do you recomend v star 650 or super magna 700 for a first bike ? Thanks

one of these days you are going to learn how to take off in first gear ....lol hahahahahah

Now I have to ask, how do you compare this to the Honda VLX 600? I'll be doing mostly cruising on back country roads, and have an occasional several hour trip on back highways.

This is not comparable to a 838. The 838 is stiff as hell and feels like crap. I am a huge huge fan of how well made the Yamaha custom 650s are. They handle like a dream and are very comfortable. Harley can't trump Yamaha in these low end bikes. I'm actually so tinkled by the vstar 650s ability to handle and control. comfort comfort comfort. NOT THE CLASSIC 650. Those are not remotely the same as the custom 650.

prices? im looking for a bike like this

I’m just not comfortable on 10 yr old tires even though they look new

So, Shawn you'd recommend it for me As an entry level ride at 36 & 6'1"?

This or the Honda shadow?

I'm 5-11 240lbs I'm looking to purchase the 650, I hear it's a great starter bike, my only concern is would I look to big for this bike when riding

Great bike I've got a 2013 model

Hey man, that whirring sound is that normal for these bikes? I have a 2002 that makes it and I hear it on this one too. It's my first bike and some weird stuff came up online like transmission, shaft, or gear problems

5:45 oh ma god

how would a 2013 yamaha xvs 650 classic be for a 5"10 - 5"11 ish guy (never ridden a motorcycle except in the test before)?

so this bike would be good on the freeway 70 75 mph all day long thanks

Why does it sound so quite

I’m sold! I’m off to a dealer, sorry, but has to be in the U.K

Why are some v-star 650s quiet and some are realy loud?

I’m 5’7 and 150 pounds. Would I be a good fit. It’s my first bike

My dog trainer rides one of these.

Haha…I know exactly where you are. Know that stretch of road well!

I'm about to get one , I'm 5'7 so it seems that it's going to feet me well . Does anybody know where I can find some bobber kits ????

is there a way to make it sound better?

Would someone say 5'9 to 5'10 fit well on the bike

it's supposed to have like a little "zzzzzzz " sound ?

I have been true to Harley my whole life and specifically only certain years and bikes. What I see here is a smart motorcycle. Its cheaper than a sportster, has similar power, and it makes a good learner bike. Why spend sportster money on something you are going to drop? This is not winding out to hang at 70. If it tops out between 110-120 it will have plenty of power to truck down some highway roads or interstate if you love that abuse. New riders should never be on anything under 500cc. They just don't offer the power needed to escape cars. Last stats I heard the majority of accidents involved these factors. Under 500cc Under 25 years old Under 5 years experience Under the influence. 28 years of riding and ridden with them all. I would give this machine 4 1/2 stars for a learner, commuter, I just want something to ride motorcycle. Under $3,000 sounds even better. Bet it gets over 45 miles per gallon too. If more people rode motorcycles our roads would be much better to ride down. Be safe.

$7500 nzd for me, are these oil/air cooled or just air cooled?