Yamaha DragStar 650
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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| Also called | Yamaha V Star 650 - XVS650/XVS650A |
| Production | since 1997 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha Virago 535 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled 70° V-twin; SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Power | 40 hp (30 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 50.1 N·m (37.0 lbf·ft) @ 3,000 rpm |
| 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 |
| Weight |
230 kg (510 lb) XVS650 / 260 kg (570 lb) XVS650A (dry) 257 kg (567 lb) XVS650 / 287 kg (633 lb) XVS650A (wet) |
| 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 (also known as the V Star 650 and the XVS650/XVS650A) is a motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company.
Background
Based on the Yamaha Virago 535 engine, the Dragstar (named V Star in USA) cylinders were bored an additional 5 mm to 81 mm and stroked 4 mm more to 63 mm, to net a displacement of 649 cc. The Dragstar comes in two models. The custom with a lower seat height 695 mm (27.4 in) and slightly less weight, and the classic with a higher seat height of 708 mm (27.9 in). The custom is approximately 230 kg (510 lb) and the classic approximately 30 kg heavier 260 kg (570 lb).
The Yamaha DragStar 650 is sold in the U.S. as the entry-level versions of the V-Star line. That line was offered from 1998 to 2008 in two different versions: the Classic and the Silverado. 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 nimble handling of a mid-size cruiser.
Both V-Star versions also offer extensive opportunities for customization. As with other cruisers, a number of after-market manufacturers and distributors offer chrome, power-enhancement, lighting, and other rider enhancements designed to enhance rider enjoyment of V-Star 650 motorcycles.
V-star
The V-Star 650 (and even the 1100) bikes come in three trims:
- V-Star Custom (650) XVS650 - Base version for long-distance cruising.
- 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.
- V-Star Silverado (650) - Much as the V-Star Classic with saddlebags and a few other "touring" additions
- Some V-Star motorcycles come in what others may know as deepish purple (Raven) with flames. There were 2 editions made of this. The XVS65T-F and the XVS65TC-F (CA edition). CA edition is for California Only and is equipped with a canister to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor into the atmosphere. There are 3 lines to this canister. One to the fuel tank, one to the carburetor and a vent hose. Both of these models when the VIN is decoded will show up either XVS650 and XVS650A mostly because their parts are identical to these 2 models with very few exceptions if any.
All these are the base versions of the RoadStar. The "RoadStar" and "RoyalStar" generally refers to the class of bikes which are made and fine-tuned for touring performance
2009
There were no spec changes between 2008 and 2009 models.
- V-Star Classic available from June 2008
- V-Star Custom available from June 2008; CA model from August 2008
- V-Star Silverado available from June 2008[1]
2008
- V-Star Classic available from September 2007
- V-Star Custom available from September 2007
- V-Star Silverado available from March 2008[1]
See also
References
External links
- Yamaha Motor Co. global site
- Yamaha Cruiser Australian Site
- Yamaha Star Motorcycles USA Site
- Yamaha Motorcycles on the Open Directory Project
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