Yamaha Drag Star: history, specs, pictures

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Yamaha Drag Star
Manufacturer Yamaha
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 1997 - 2007
Class Sidecar
Engine v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 81.0mm x 63.0mm
Top speed 90 mph (145 km/h)
Horse Power 38.62 HP (28.8 KW) @ 6500RPM
Torque 36.95 ft/lbs (50.1 Nm) @ 5100RPM
Fuel system carburettor
Ignition type tci
Battery 9.0:1
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet, multiple disc
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm (monocross)
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 160/90-(16
Rear Tire 170/80-m15
Wheelbase 63.98 inches (1625 mm)
Dimensions L 96.46 inches (2450 mm)
W 36.61 inches (930 mm)
H 43.5 inches (1105 mm)
Seat height 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Weight 504.86 pounds (229.0 Kg) (dry), 230.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters)
Fuel consumption 0.56 litres/100 km (178.6 km/l or 420.04 mpg)
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The Yamaha XVS650A DragStar Classic was a v2, four-stroke Sidecar motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 1997 and 2007. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Max torque was 36.95 ft/lbs (50.1 Nm) @ 5100 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 38.62 HP (28.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 81.0mm bore x 63.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiple disc.

Chassis

It came with a 160/90-(16 front tire and a 170/80-m15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swingarm (monocross). The XVS650A DragStar Classic was fitted with a 4.23 Gallon (16.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 504.86 pounds (229.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.98 inches (1625 mm) long.

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