Yamaha Drag Star 250
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| Yamaha Drag Star 250 | |
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| Also called | XVS250 DragStar, XVS 250 DragStar, XVS250 Drag Star, XVS 250 Drag Star, DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250, DS250 DragStar, DragStar 250 |
| Production | 2001 - 2018 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 49.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Top Speed | 78 mph (125 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 20.38 HP (15.2 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 15.27 ft/lbs (20.7 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Ignition | tci |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 80/100-18 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-15 |
| Wheelbase | 60.24 inches (1530 mm) |
| Length | 91.34 inches (2320 mm) |
| Width | 35.83 inches (910 mm) |
| Height | 42.32 inches (1075 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26.38 inches (670 mm) |
| Weight | 324.08 pounds (147.0 Kg) (dry), 160.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.48 Gallon (1.80 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.02 liters/100 km (33.1 km/l or 77.89 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha Drag Star 250 was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2001 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (125 km/h). Max torque was 15.27 ft/lbs (20.7 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 20.38 HP (15.2 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 49.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiple plate coil springs.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 80/100-18 front tire and a 130/90-15 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. The Drag Star 250 was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 324.08 pounds (147.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.24 inches (1530 mm) long.
2001 - 2006 Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar[edit | edit source]
The Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar's handling is quite a surprise: far better than you’d expect. Suspension, brakes and gearbox are all good and, overall, the Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar's riding package is stable, easy going and relaxed.