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|name = | |name = Yamaha Drag Star | ||
| | |photo=Yamaha-XVS650-Drag-Star-Classic-98--1.jpg | ||
|aka = XVS650 Drag Star Classic, XVS 650 Drag Star Classic, XVS Drag Star Classic, XVS Drag Star, XVS Drag Star Classic 650, XVS Drag Star 650, XVS650A Drag Star Classic, XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic, XVS650 Drag Star, XVS 650 Drag Star, XVS650A DragStar Classic, XVS 650 A DragStar Classic, XVS 650 DragStar, XVS650 DragStar | |aka = XVS650 Drag Star Classic, XVS 650 Drag Star Classic, XVS Drag Star Classic, XVS Drag Star, XVS Drag Star Classic 650, XVS Drag Star 650, XVS650A Drag Star Classic, XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic, XVS650 Drag Star, XVS 650 Drag Star, XVS650A DragStar Classic, XVS 650 A DragStar Classic, XVS 650 DragStar, XVS650 DragStar | ||
|manufacturer = Yamaha | |manufacturer = Yamaha | ||
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|class = | |class =Cruiser | ||
|engine = Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder | |engine = Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal | |fuel_capacity = 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:36, 23 November 2019
Yamaha Drag Star | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | XVS650 Drag Star Classic, XVS 650 Drag Star Classic, XVS Drag Star Classic, XVS Drag Star, XVS Drag Star Classic 650, XVS Drag Star 650, XVS650A Drag Star Classic, XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic, XVS650 Drag Star, XVS 650 Drag Star, XVS650A DragStar Classic, XVS 650 A DragStar Classic, XVS 650 DragStar, XVS650 DragStar |
Production | 1998 - 02 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Ignition | Digital TCI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Swingarm Monocross |
Brakes | Front: Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers Rear: 200mm drum |
Front Tire | 130/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 170/80-15 |
Wheelbase | 1625 mm / 64 in |
Seat Height | 695 mm / 26.0 in |
Weight | 229 kg / 504 lbs (dry), |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-18 front tire and a 170/80-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm Monocross. The XVS650 Drag Star Classic was fitted with a 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 229 kg / 504 lbs. The wheelbase was 1625 mm / 64 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Yamaha XVS 650 A Drag Star Classic
Yamaha has always had a strong
presence in the middleweight cruiser market, and this 650 Drag Star,
introduced in 1997, had to fill the classify chromed shoes of the firm's
successful, long-running XV535 Virago.
The Drag Star uses a
larger-capacity version of the well-proven Virago engine, but in a 'lowrider'-styled
chassis. The imitation hardtail rear monoshock suspension and brushed fork
shrouds, together with the tank-mounted speedometer and deep valanced
mudguards, give the Drag Star typical cruiser good looks.
Many parts are chrome-plated,
including the exhaust, headlight and engine casings, and the wide, spoked
rear-wheel looks suitably authentic.
The simple air-cooled engine uses a SOHC valve-train and two-valve cylinder heads, with twin Mikuni carburettors. Using a larger bore and stroke than the 535 donor engine, it drives through a wet clutch to a five-speed gearbox, and clean, low-maintenance shaft drive ensures trouble-free final drive. Performance is brisk enough for a medium-capacity cruiser. The willing engine's 30kW (40bhp) appears in a satisfyingly torquey manner, and the capable chassis perforins well to the limits of its Ground Clearance. The single front brake disc with a two-piston sliding caliper looks underwhelming, but together with the strong rear drum brake provides excellent stopping ability.
The Drag Star is no performance machine, however, and is best kept for light summer cruises, although its economic performance and shaft drive make it a stylish alternative for commuting duties. The low-slung seat height of just 695mm (27in) is ideal for shorter riders, while wide pullback bars and forward foot controls make for a comfortable riding position. There is a massive choice of aftermarket accessories for the Drag Star, including chromed parts, cissy bars, screens and luggage.
Make Model | Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic |
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Year | 1998 - 02 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
Displacement | 649 cc / 39.6 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 81 x 63 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 9.0:1 |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Induction | 28mm Mikuni downdraft-type carburetor |
Ignition | Digital TCI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 40 hp / 29.2 kW @ 6500 rpm |
Max Torque | 50.9 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
Front Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm Monocross |
Rear Wheel Travel | 86 mm / 3.4 in |
Front Brakes | Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | 200mm drum |
Front Tire | 130/90-18 |
Rear Tire | 170/80-15 |
Dimensions | Height 1105 mm / 43.5 in Length 2450 mm / 96.5 in width 930 mm / 36.6 in |
Wheelbase | 1625 mm / 64 in |
Seat Height | 695 mm / 26.0 in |
Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
Dry Weight | 229 kg / 504 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal |