The Yamaha XVS650 A motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 247 kg (544.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 2018 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XVS650 A 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 33% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 81st 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.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
247 kg — heavier than about 81% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 19%.
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.
2,350
2,082
13% above average.
880
823
7% above average.
1,110
1,172
5% below average.
1,625
1,416
15% above average.
710
793
10% below average.
140
181
23% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 336 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm aluminum telescopic front fork |
| Rear suspension | Link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 86 mm (3.4 inches) |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 247 kg (544.5 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,350 mm (92.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,625 mm (64.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.00 L (4.23 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.76 L/100 km (21.0 km/l or 49.42 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 110.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Tank-mounted |
|---|---|
| Lights | 60/55-watt, halogen headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black |
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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.