XVS 125 Drag Star

2003 Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2003 Yamaha XVS 125 Drag Star relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.8 HP (9.3 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.4 Nm (6.9 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm. With a specific output of 103.2 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the XVS 125 Drag Star measures 135 kg (298 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.55 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 665 mm (26.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,495 mm (58.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 11-liter (2.9 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 2001 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.