Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2002 Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.7 Nm (15.3 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 84.7 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 (6.97 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.
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
84.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (6.97 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
Power21.1 HP (15.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque20.7 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMulti plate wet
Chassis
Front SuspensionCartridge fork
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Rear Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-18 47P
Rear Tyre130/90-15 M/C 66P
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight147.0 kg (324.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1435 HP/kg
Seat Height670 mm (26.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Transmission
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