The Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 217 kg (478.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 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 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th 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.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
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
Model information
| Year released | 2000 |
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| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Torque | 51.0 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 217 kg (478.4 lb) |
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| 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) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1843 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, gold |
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