Yamaha Drag Star 400: history, specs, pictures

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Yamaha Drag Star 400
Manufacturer
Also called XVS400 DragStar, XVS 400 DragStar, Drag Star Classic Four, Drag Star Four, DSC4 Drag Star Classic Four 400, DS4 Drag Star Four 400, DSC4 DragStar Classic Four, DS4 DragStar Four, DragStar 400
Production 2001 - 2018
Engine
v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 68.0mm x 55.0mm
Horsepower 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 7500RPM
Torque 23.31 ft/lbs (31.6 Nm) @ 6250RPM
Fuel System injection. efi
Ignition tci
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet multiple plate coil springs
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swing arm
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 130/90-16m
Rear Tire 170/80-15m
Wheelbase 63.98 inches (1625 mm)
Length 96.46 inches (2450 mm)
Width 41.93 inches (1065 mm)
Height 43.31 inches (1100 mm)
Seat Height 27.95 inches (710 mm)
Weight 460.77 pounds (209.0 Kg) (dry), 234.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.85 Gallon (3.20 Liters)
Recommended Oil Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 2.56 liters/100 km (39.1 km/l or 91.88 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Yamaha Drag Star 400 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Yamaha between 2001 and 2018. Max torque was 23.31 ft/lbs (31.6 Nm) @ 6250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 7500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 55.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 399.0 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 130/90-16m front tire and a 170/80-15m 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 while the rear was equipped with a swing arm. The Drag Star 400 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 460.77 pounds (209.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 63.98 inches (1625 mm) long.