XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic

2000 Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2000 Yamaha XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic features a 1063 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 62 HP (45.3 kW) at 5,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft) at 2,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 58.3 HP per liter and a 3,250 rpm working window between peak torque (2,500 rpm) and peak power (5,750 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XVS 1100 A Drag Star Classic measures 265 kg (584 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,645 mm (64.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2000 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.