Yamaha DragStar 650

Yamaha DragStar 650

Manufacturer	Yamaha Motor Company
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 ft·lbf) @ 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 (570 lb) XVS650 / 287 kg (630 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

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

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

External links

• Yamaha Motor Co. global site
• Yamaha Cruiser Australian Site
• Yamaha Star Motorcycles USA Site
• Yamaha Motorcycles at the Open Directory Project

References

1. ^ ^{a b} http://www.starmotorcycles.com