The Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar motorcycle dimensions for 2004-2007 is length 92.1 in (2,340 mm) to 96.5 in (2,450 mm), width 34.6 in (880 mm) to 36.6 in (930 mm), height 42.1 in (1,070 mm) to 43.5 in (1,105 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm) to 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 27.4 in (695 mm) to 28 in (710 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm) to 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.7 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 30.6 in (778 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 23.3 sq ft (2.17 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.8%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Width | 35.6 in (905 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Height | 42.8 in (1,088 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63.7 in (1,618 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 0.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.7 in (702 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in (142 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.1 in below median |
Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (695 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2007 | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,625 mm) | 28 in (710 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.7 in (702 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.7 in (1,618 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.6 in (142 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.1 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar compact or large?
The representative overall length is 94.3 in (2,395 mm), making the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.3 sq ft (2.17 m²).
What do the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 35.6 in (905 mm) and representative height is 42.8 in (1,088 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 92.1 in (2,340 mm) in 2004 to 96.5 in (2,450 mm) in 2007, a change of 4.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.