The Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar motorcycle was produced between 2002 and 2003. It features a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The engine is air-cooled with a carburetor induction and a digital CDI ignition system. The bike has a maximum power output of 21 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 20 Nm at 6000 rpm. It has a wet, multiple-disc clutch and a five-speed transmission with chain final drive.
The front suspension of the XVS250 Dragstar consists of cartridge telescopic forks with 140 mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a dual shock system with a swingarm and 100 mm of wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are a single 282mm disc and a 130mm drum, respectively. The tires are 80/100-18 for the front and 130/90-15 for the rear.
In terms of dimensions, the XVS250 Dragstar measures 2320 mm in length, 910 mm in width, and 1075 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1530 mm. The seat height is 670 mm with a ground clearance of 150 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 147.0 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 11 litres or 2.9 US gallons. Overall, the Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar is a lightweight cruiser motorcycle with classic styling and adequate performance for beginner riders or those seeking a smaller bike.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XVS 250 Drag star
| Year | 2002 – 03 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 49 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 21 hp / 15.4 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20 Nm / 15.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Cartridge telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm/ 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock, Swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 282mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 130mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 |
| Dimensions | Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 910 mm / 35.8 in Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1530 mm / 58.9 in |
| Seat Height | 670 mm / 26.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 147.0 kg / 324. lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
