The Yamaha XVS Drag Star 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
How the Yamaha XVS Drag Star 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 23% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 75th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 12% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 10th 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.
230 kg — heavier than about 75% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 25%.
695 mm — taller than about 10% 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.
1,610
1,416
14% above average.
695
793
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 286 km |
| 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
| Year released | 1999 |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Compression ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Rear wheel travel | 86 mm (3.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 230 kg (507.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 695 mm (27.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,610 mm (63.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.00 seconds |
| 60–140 km/h | 16.00 seconds |
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.