Yamaha DragStar 650?qsrc=3044
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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 | 40 cu in (660 cc) air-cooled 70° V-twin; SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Power | 40 hp (30 kW) @ 6500 rpm |
| Torque | 50.1 N·m (37.0 ft·lbf) @ 3000 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) 287 kg (630 lb) XVS650 / 257 kg (570 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.
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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 695.96 mm (27.400 in) and slightly less weight, and the classic with a higher seat height of 708.66 mm (27.900 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 - 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.
V-Star 650 motorcycles are sufficiently powered to cruise at 70 to 75 mph (110 to 121 km/h) on the open road and can easily carry a rider and passenger at highway speeds.
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.
As of 2005, the Dragstar Classic was selling retail at £5,499 and the basic dragstar (Custom) at £5,299.
V-star
The V-Star 650 (and even the 1100) bikes come in 3 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 ranges from $6,490USD (Pearl White) Available from June 2008, to US$6,690 (Cerulean Silver/Liquid Silver) Available from June 2008
- V-Star Custom ranges from $6,390USD (Tommy Blue w/Flames) Available from July 2008; CA model from August 2008, to US$6,290 (Raven - Midnight Custom) Available from June 2008; CA model from August 2008
- V-Star Silverado ranges from US$7,490 (Raven) Available from June 2008, to US$7,490 (Candy Red) Available from June 2008[1]
2008
- V-Star Classic ranges from US$6,199 (Galaxy Blue) Available from March 2008, to US$6,299 (Raven w/Flames) Available from September 2007
- V-Star Custom ranges from US$6,099 (Candy Red w/Flames) Available from September 2007, to US$6,099 Midnight (Raven w/Flames) Available from September 2007
- V-Star Silverado ranges from US$7,199 (Liquid Silver) Available from March 2008, to US$7,299 (Raven) Available from September 2007[2]
See also
External links
- Yamaha Motor Co. global site
- Yamaha Cruiser Australian Site
- Yamaha Star Motorcycles USA Site
- Yamaha Motorcycles at the Open Directory Project
References
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