Motorcycle Maintenance and Oil Information for 2005 Yamaha XVS 650 649
For the 2005 Yamaha XVS 650 649, the product catalog provides a starting point when choosing a lubricant. Before servicing the engine, verify the complete manufacturer specification and the procedure used to check the final oil level.
What kind of oil does a 2005 Yamaha XVS 650 649 take?
The motorcycle oil listings identify 10W-40, 20W-40 as engine-oil viscosity grades. The matching product listing includes 10W-40 Synthetic Metric Motorcycle Oil, 20W-40 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil. Viscosity alone does not establish full compatibility; verify the manufacturer’s oil standard.
How much oil does a 2005 Yamaha XVS 650 649 need?
The listed engine-oil capacity for this vehicle is 2.96 quarts.
What oil filter does a 2005 Yamaha XVS 650 649 need?
The oil-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include 24936-EA.

