| MODEL | YAMAHA XVS 650 DRAG STAR 1997 - 1999 |
| Year | 1997 - 1999 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, 75° V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 81 x 63 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 29.2 kW / 40 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 50.9 Nm / 37 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | 28 mm Mikuni downdraft carburetor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross swingarm, 86 mm / 3.4 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 298 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 200 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2450 mm / 96.5 in |
| Overall Width | 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Overall Height | 1105 mm / 43.5 in |
| Seat Height | 695 mm / 26.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm / 64 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 229 kg / 504 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/80-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
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Introduced in 1997 as the replacement for the Virago 535, the Drag Star used a larger-bore version of that V-twin in a low cruiser chassis. It has shaft drive, a faux-hardtail look from the hidden rear shock, chrome engine covers and a low seat, making it a friendly mid-size cruiser.
