Engine

• The 2000 Road Star's V-Twin 650cc engine generates about 55 horsepower. It's a two-cylinder powerplant with two cylinders and two valves per cylinder. The compression ratio is relatively low at 8.3:1. The engine features an electric starter. Power is delivered to the wheels from a six-speed belt-drive transmission.
  
  

Size

• The Road Star weighs 676.8 lbs. and measures 98.4 inches long. The wheelbase is set at 66.3 inches. The bike emphasizes its cruising capabilities with a very low-slung look. The seat height from ground is only 27.9 inches, with clearance between the ground and chassis just 5.7 inches.
  
  

Tires and Suspension

• The front tire is 130/90-16 67H and the rear is 150/80B-16 71H. The front suspension is telescopic forks with the rear featuring a 45-degree swing arm, single-shock Monocross suspension system.
  
  

Instrumentation

• The instrument cluster of the 2000 Yamaha Road Star features a speedometer, dual trip meters, fuel gauge, clock, low-fuel warning light, turn indicators and speed sensor.