The Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 147 kg (324.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 4th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.
670 mm — taller than about 4% of Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,320
2,082
11% above average.
910
823
11% above average.
1,075
1,172
8% below average.
1,530
1,416
8% above average.
670
793
15% below average.
150
181
17% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.74:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2004 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Torque | 20.7 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.3 ft.lbs) @ 2,100 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 49.0 x 66 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 147 kg (324.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 670 mm (26.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,320 mm (91.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 910 mm (35.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,075 mm (42.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,530 mm (60.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1414 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Midnight black |
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