The Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star motorcycle dimensions for 1997-2003 is length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), width 34.6 in (880 mm), height 42.1 in (1,070 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), seat height 27.4 in (695 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.4 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.8% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.7 in (730 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 22.2 sq ft (2.06 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.7%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Width | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Height | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.4 in (695 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 27.4 in (695 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 27.4 in (695 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (695 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (695 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (695 mm) | — |
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.4 in (695 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.4 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.4 in (1,610 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92.1 in (2,340 mm), making the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 4.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.2 sq ft (2.06 m²).
What do the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.6 in (880 mm) and representative height is 42.1 in (1,070 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.