XVS 250 Drag Star

2003 Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2003 Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) 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. 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 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.