Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star (1997-98)
The Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star is a motorcycle produced in 1997-98. It has a four stroke, 75 degrees V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 399cc/24.4 cu-in., and a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The bike uses a 2x BDS28 carburetor, electric starting, and has a maximum power of 33 hp / 23.5 kW @ 7500 rpm, and a max torque of 32 Nm / 23.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission, and the final drive is shaft-based. The front suspension is a telescopic fork while the rear suspension is a swingarm Monocross, and the bike has a front single 298mm disc with a 2 piston caliper brake, and a rear 200mm drum brake. The front and rear wheels are equipped with 100/90-16 and 170/80-15 tyres respectively. The Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star has a seat height of 660mm/26.0in, a ground clearance of 145mm/5.7in, and weighs 204kg/449.9lbs. It can carry a maximum fuel capacity of 15 litres/3.9 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XVS 400 Drag Star
Year: 1997 – 98
Engine: Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 68 55 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Induction: 2x BDS28 carburetor
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max power: 33 hp / 23.5 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 32 Nm / 23.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Swingarm Monocross
Rear Wheel Travel: 86 mm / 3.4 in
Front Brakes: Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: 200mm Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-16
Rear Tyre: 170/80-15
Dimensions: Height 1095 mm / 43.1 in Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in width 895 mm / 35.2 in
Wheelbase: 1610 mm / 63.4 in
Seat Height: 660 mm / 26.0 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 204 kg / 449.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal
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