| MODEL | YAMAHA XVS 400 DRAG STAR 1997 - 1998 |
| Year | 1997 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 75-degree V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 399 cc / 24.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 68 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 23.5 kW / 33 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 32 Nm / 23.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | 2 x BDS28 carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, Monocross, 86 mm / 3.4 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2340 mm / 92.1 in |
| Overall Width | 895 mm / 35.2 in |
| Overall Height | 1095 mm / 43.1 in |
| Seat Height | 660 mm / 26.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 204 kg / 449.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The XVS 400 Drag Star is a middleweight V-twin cruiser with a 75-degree engine, shaft drive and a fat rear tyre for a bigger-bike look. Its 33 hp output and low seat made it an approachable starter cruiser in markets with mid-size licence classes.
