Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2001 Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 XVS 250 Drag Star measures 147 kg (324 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 670 mm (26.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,530 mm (60.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2001 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
84.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
670 mm (26.4 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power21.0 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Bore x Stroke49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
Chassis
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-P18
Rear Tyre130/90-P15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø252 mm (9.9 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight147.0 kg (324.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1429 HP/kg
Seat Height670 mm (26.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
