Drag Star Classic Four

2002 Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2002 Yamaha Drag Star Classic Four relies on a 399 cc (24.4 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 32 HP (23.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 32 Nm (23.6 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 80.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Drag Star Classic Four measures 224 kg (494 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,625 mm (64 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.