Yamaha motorcycle
Type of motorcycle
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
References
- ^ 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
