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{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = Yamaha Drag Star | |name = Yamaha Drag Star | ||
|photo | |photo=Yamaha-XVS650-Drag-Star--97--3.jpg | ||
|aka = XVS650 Drag Star Classic | |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 | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1997 - | |production = 1997 - 99 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
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|class =Cruiser | |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 | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = 9.0:1 | |compression = 9.0:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = | ||
|ignition = Digital TCI | |ignition = Digital TCI | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = 5 Speed | ||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | ||
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|rear_tire = {{tire|170/80-15}} | |rear_tire = {{tire|170/80-15}} | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = 1625 mm / 64 in | ||
|length = | |length = | ||
|width = | |width = | ||
|height = | |height = | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = 695 mm / 26.0 in | ||
|dry_weight = 504 | |dry_weight = 229 kg / 504 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal | |fuel_capacity = 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
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|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star | |||
Yamaha has always had a strong | Yamaha has always had a strong | ||
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introduced in 1997, had to fill the classify chromed shoes of the firm's | introduced in 1997, had to fill the classify chromed shoes of the firm's | ||
successful, long-running XV535 Virago. | successful, long-running XV535 Virago. | ||
The Drag Star uses a larger-capacity version of the well-proven | 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 | chassis. The imitation hardtail rear monoshock suspension and brushed fork | ||
shrouds, together with the tank-mounted speedometer and deep valanced | shrouds, together with the tank-mounted speedometer and deep valanced | ||
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The simple air-cooled engine uses | The simple air-cooled engine uses | ||
a SOHC valve-train and two-valve cylinder heads, with twin Mikuni | 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, | drives through a wet clutch to a five-speed gearbox, and clean, | ||
low-maintenance shaft drive ensures trouble-free final drive. | low-maintenance shaft drive ensures trouble-free final drive. | ||
Performance is brisk enough for a | Performance is brisk enough for a | ||
medium-capacity cruiser. The willing engine's 30kW (40bhp) appears in a | medium-capacity cruiser. The willing engine's 30kW (40bhp) appears in a | ||
satisfyingly torquey manner, and the capable chassis | satisfyingly torquey manner, and the capable chassis perforins well to the | ||
limits of its Ground Clearance. The single front brake disc with a | limits of its Ground Clearance. The single front brake disc with a | ||
two-piston sliding caliper looks underwhelming, but together with the strong | two-piston sliding caliper looks underwhelming, but together with the strong | ||
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bars, screens and luggage. | bars, screens and luggage. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]] | |||
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