The Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 21 hp (15.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 147 kg (324.1 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 250 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 61% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 36th percentile across Yamaha models.
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.
About 16% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 39th 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.
21 hp — more powerful than about 36% of Yamaha models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.
670 mm — taller than about 4% of Yamaha models.
11 L — larger than about 39% 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.
1,530
1,416
8% above average.
670
793
15% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-P18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/90-P15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.143 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 142.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 84.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.74:1 (Undersquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 21 hp (15.3 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 49.0 x 66 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| 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 |
| Front tire | 80/100-P18 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-P15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 147 kg (324.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 670 mm (26.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,530 mm (60.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
|---|
Performance
| Top speed | 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1429 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.