Yamaha XVS650 Drag Star Classic (1998-02)

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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

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