The Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar motorcycle specifications include a 400 cc (24.41 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).
Key specifications
How the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar 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 27% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 17% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st 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.
400 cc — larger displacement than about 48% of Yamaha models.
660 mm — taller than about 3% of Yamaha models.
15 L — larger than about 61% 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.
2,340
2,082
12% above average.
895
823
9% above average.
1,095
1,172
7% below average.
1,610
1,416
14% above average.
660
793
17% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/90-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/80-15 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 170 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 400 cc (24.41 cu in) |
| Torque | 32.0 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 68.0 x 55 mm (2.7 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BDS28×2 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | T.C.I. Formula |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm Monocross |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 113 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,340 mm (92.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 895 mm (35.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,095 mm (43.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,610 mm (63.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 L (3.96 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1430 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Metallic silver, Metallic 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.