Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2004 Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar 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 20.8 HP (15.2 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.7 Nm (15.3 lb-ft) at 2,100 rpm. With a specific output of 83.5 HP per liter and a 7,900 rpm working window between peak torque (2,100 rpm) and peak power (10,000 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 DragStar measures 147 kg (324 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.07 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.
Specific Output
83.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
2,100–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
670 mm (26.4 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power20.8 HP (15.2 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque20.7 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.3 ft.lbs) @ 2100 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder1
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Rear Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Ground Clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-18
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight147.0 kg (324.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1414 HP/kg
Seat Height670 mm (26.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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