Yamaha DragStar 650

Yamaha DragStar 650

Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
Also called	Yamaha V Star 650 - XVS650/XVS650A
Production	1997-2017
Predecessor	Yamaha Virago 535
Class	Cruiser
Engine	649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled 70° V-twin; SOHC, 2 v/cyl
Transmission	5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Frame type	Steel pipe/double cradle
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork; 139 mm (5.5 in) travel Rear: Single shock, link-type; w/adjustable preload;
Brakes	Front: 298 mm disc Rear: 200 mm drum
Wheelbase	1,610 mm (63 in) XVS650 / 1,625 mm (64.0 in) XVS650A
Dimensions	L: 2,339 mm (92.1 in) XVS650 / 2,451 mm (96.5 in) XVS650A W: 878 mm (34.6 in) XVS650 / 929 mm (36.6 in) XVS650A H: 1,069 mm (42.1 in) XVS650 / 1,104 mm (43.5 in) XVS650A
Seat height	695 mm (27.4 in) XVS650 / 711 mm (28.0 in) XVS650A
Fuel capacity	16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal) / 3 L (0.66 imp gal; 0.79 US gal) Reserve
Related	Yamaha DragStar 1100 XVS1100/XVS1100A

The Yamaha DragStar 650[1] (also known as the V Star 650 and the XVS650/XVS650A) is a cruiser-style motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company between 1997 and 2017.

The XVS650 came in two models: the Custom with a lower seat height and slightly less weight, and the Classic with a higher seat.

Description

Engine

The XVS650 engine is based on the Yamaha Virago 535 engine, with the cylinders bored an additional 5 mm to 81 mm and stroked 4 mm more to 63 mm, increasing displacement to 649 cc.

Versions

The Yamaha XVS650 was sold in the U.S. as the entry-level bike of the V-Star line. That line was offered from 1998 to 2008 in two different versions: the Custom and the Classic. Both versions are built around the same 649 cc v-twin engine. The V-Star line offers the visual appeal of larger v-twin motorcycles paired with the fuel efficiency, reliability, and handling of a mid-size cruiser.

• V-Star Custom (650) XVS650 - Base version for long-distance cruising. It was equipped with plastic front & rear fenders, and incorporated a recessed taillight under the flared rear fender. This model also came in a special Midnight Custom version with blacked-out trim. The Midnight Custom (XVS65Y-B) was painted in Raven (black metallic), including black wheel rims and black satin trim throughout. Chrome accents and pipes complimented the monochromatic color scheme.

The Custom seat height is 695 mm (27.4 in), and weight approximately 232 kg (511 lb).

• V-Star Classic (650) XVS650A - The same frame as the V-star Custom but with wider front wheel, metal fenders, longer bodywork, less chromed styling, dragged handlebars, wider seat and numerous styling differences.

The Classic has a seat height of 708 mm (27.9 in), and is approximately 15 kg heavier, at 247 kg (545 lb).

• • V-Star Silverado (650) - Much as the V-Star Classic with saddlebags and a few other touring additions

See also

• Star Motorcycles full range
• Yamaha DragStar 1100 - XVS1100/XVS1100A

References

1. Brown, Roland (May 25, 2017). "Aboard Yamaha's 1997 Drag Star 650". motorcyclecruiser.com. Motorcycle Cruiser. Retrieved 19 August 2023.

External links

• Yamaha Motor Co. global site