The Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 39.4 hp (28.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 229 kg (504.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic 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 26% 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 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th 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.
39.4 hp — more powerful than about 48% of Yamaha models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
710 mm — taller than about 17% of Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,450
2,082
18% above average.
930
823
13% above average.
1,105
1,172
6% below average.
1,610
1,416
14% above average.
710
793
10% below average.
145
181
20% 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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.172 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 172.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 60.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.29:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 39.4 hp (28.8 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 50.1 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 37.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 81.0 x 63 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Swingarm Monocross |
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 98 mm (3.9 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
| Dry weight | 229 kg (504.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,450 mm (96.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,610 mm (63.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1721 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Yamaha 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.