XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic

2006 Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2006 Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 1063 cc (64.9 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 61.7 HP (45 kW) at 5,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft) at 8,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 58 HP per liter, 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 DragStar Classic measures 272 kg (600 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.41 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 1,645 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.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2004 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.