The Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 40 hp (29.2 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 214 kg (471.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 1997 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XVS 650 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 25% 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 12% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 10th 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.
40 hp — more powerful than about 48% of Yamaha models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.
695 mm — taller than about 10% of Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.187 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 186.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 61.6 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 40 hp (29.2 kW) |
| Torque | 50.0 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.9 ft.lbs) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 214 kg (471.8 lb) |
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| Seat height | 695 mm (27.4 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 155.0 km/h (96.3 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.1869 hp/kg |
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