XVS 1100 Drag Star

1999 Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 Yamaha XVS 1100 Drag Star 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 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 Drag Star measures 278 kg (613 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.48 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 1,640 mm (64.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 293 km (182 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1999 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.