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2004 Yamaha V-Star Classic
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2004 Yamaha V-Star Classic

2004 Yamaha V-Star Classic

2004 Yamaha V-Star Classic Review

2004 Yamaha V-Star Classic

Now have a look at the price tag. And get ready to catch your breath …

The middleweight cruiser that has reached new heights in performance, styling and value ever since its debut — and in the process, redefined what middleweight cruising is all about.

One look will reveal the obvious Star Family traits – brilliant chrome and luminous paint, sculpted steel fenders hugging wire-spoked wheels wearing fat, full-size tires – and you might even catch yourself thinking, This is a middleweight?

Long and low, 64-inch wheelbase. Brawny, shaft-driven 40-cubic-inch V-twin breathing through beefy dual exhausts.

Motorcycle Cruiser crowned it both “Cruiser of the Year” and “Best Value” the very first season it hit the streets, hailing it as bike that “has raised the bar for middleweight cruisers” .

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2004 Yamaha V-Star Classic – Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: MSRP: $5,899 Solid, $5,999 Two Tone USD
Canadian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN

DIMENSIONS
Length 96.5 in.

Height 43.5 in.

Width 36.6 in.

Weight 505 lbs.

Wheelbase 64 in.

Seat Height 27.9 in.

ENGINE
Engine 40 cubic-inch, air-cooled, SOHC, 70° V-twin

Displacement 649cc

Bore x Stroke 81 x 63mm

Compression Ratio 9.0:1

Fuel System Dual 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type carburetors

Fuel Capacity 4.2 gal.

Ignition TCI

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 5-speed

Final Drive Shaft

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front: 298mm Disc
Rear: 200mm Drum

Tires Front: 130/90-16
Rear 170/80-15

OPERATIONAL
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork with stainless steel covers; 5.5 in. of travel
Rear: Link-type, preload-adjustable single shock; 3.9 in. of travel

OTHER
Colors Raven
Galaxy Blue/Ice Blue (additional $100)
Raven/Raspberry Metallic (additional $100)

Suggested Starting Price shown does not include tax, title, or destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.