Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XVS 650 DragStar motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).

Key specifications

2004, 2007Model years
649 ccDisplacement
50.9 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
220 kgDry weight
695 mmSeat height
1,610 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20042007
Year-specific specification changes

The 2004 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2007229 kg (504.9 lb)
Front brakes
2007Single disc
Front tire
2007160/90-(16
Rear tire
2007170/80-M15
Torque
200750.1 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 37.0 ft.lbs) @ 5,100 rpm
Wheelbase
20071,625 mm (64.0 inches)
Ground clearance
2007145 mm (5.7 inches)
Overall height
20071,105 mm (43.5 inches)
Overall length
20072,450 mm (96.5 inches)
Overall width
2007930 mm (36.6 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20070.1721 hp/kg
Rear wheel travel
200798 mm (3.9 inches)
Seat height
2007710 mm (28.0 inches)

How the Yamaha XVS 650 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.

Displacement649 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 18% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 65th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height695 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 12% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 10th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement65th

649 cc — larger displacement than about 65% of Yamaha models.

Seat height10th

695 mm — taller than about 10% of Yamaha models.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,340 mm
This bike

2,340

Yamaha avg

2,082

12% above average.

Overall width880 mm
This bike

880

Yamaha avg

823

7% above average.

Overall height1,070 mm
This bike

1,070

Yamaha avg

1,172

9% below average.

Wheelbase1,610 mm
This bike

1,610

Yamaha avg

1,416

14% above average.

Seat height695 mm
This bike

695

Yamaha avg

793

12% below average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Yamaha avg

181

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 649 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,610 mmSeat 695 mmClearance 140 mm
100/90-ZR19 front / 170/80-ZR15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-ZR19
Rear tire size 170/80-ZR15
Bore/stroke ratio 1.29:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 649 cc (39.60 cu in)
Torque 50.9 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.5 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 86 mm (3.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 100/90-ZR19
Rear tire 170/80-ZR15

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 220 kg (485 lb)
Seat height 695 mm (27.4 inches)
Overall length 2,340 mm (92.1 inches)
Overall width 880 mm (34.6 inches)
Overall height 1,070 mm (42.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1,610 mm (63.4 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.1792 hp/kg

Other specifications

Color options Metallic silver

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.