The Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2001 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic 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 25% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 23% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th 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.
40 hp — more powerful than about 48% of Yamaha models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
710 mm — taller than about 17% of Yamaha models.
16 L — larger than about 67% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
1,625
1,416
15% above average.
710
793
10% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-S16 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/80-S15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.174 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 173.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 61.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 40 hp (29.2 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 51.0 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 98 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 130/90-S16 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-S15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 230 kg (507.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,625 mm (64.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1739 hp/kg |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.