The Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic is a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder motorcycle that was produced between 1998 and 2002. It has a capacity of 649cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The engine is air-cooled and features a wet sump lubrication system. It uses a 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type carburetor and has digital TCI ignition.
The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 40hp at 6500rpm and a maximum torque of 50.9Nm at 3000rpm. It utilizes a wet, multiple disc clutch and a 5-speed transmission with shaft final drive.
The front suspension is a telescopic fork with 140mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a swingarm monocross with 86mm of wheel travel. The front brakes consist of a single 298mm disc with 2 piston calipers, and the rear brakes are a 200mm drum.
The Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic has a height of 1105mm, a length of 2450mm, and a width of 930mm. It has a wheelbase of 1625mm and a seat height of 695mm. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 229kg and a fuel capacity of 16 litres.
Overall, the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic is a mid-range cruiser motorcycle that provides a comfortable ride with a classic look.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic
| Year | 1998 – 02 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 75 degreesV-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 81 x 63 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 50.9 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
| 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 calipers |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| Dimensions | Height 1105 mm / 43.5 in Length 2450 mm / 96.5 in width 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm / 64 in |
| Seat Height | 695 mm / 26.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 229 kg / 504 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
