It is unique in being one of the few smaller cruiser-style motorcycles available with a shaft drive instead of a chain or belt final drive system, as well as a V-twin engine of that size. Its heavily chromed body styling is also distinctive.
This model was discontinued in 2004 in the US and 2003 and replaced by the V-Star 650 (known as the DragStar in Europe). I
L: 2,210 mm (87 in) W: 815 mm (32.1 in) H: 1,100 mm (43 in)
Seat height
700 mm (28 in)
Weight
n/a (dry) 185 kg (408 lb) (186 kg (410 lb) California model)[2] (wet)
First and only year with the fuel tank under the seat, as the only fuel storage. The "fuel tank" on top, in front of the driver, was a dummy containing electric equipment only. This limited its range considerably.