Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2002 Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star features a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50.9 Nm (37.5 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm. With a specific output of 61.6 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (3,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 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 650 Drag Star measures 215 kg (474 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.38 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 695 mm (27.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,610 mm (63.4 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1997 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
61.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.38 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,000–6,500 rpm
Standover Height
695 mm (27.4 in)
Engine
Displacement649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power40.0 HP (29.2 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque50.9 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.5 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke81.0 x 63.0 mm (3.2 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Chassis
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear Travel86 mm (3.4 inches)
Wheelbase1610 mm (63.4 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/90-ZR19 M/C 57S
Rear Tyre170/80-15 M/C 77S
Front BrakesDual disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø200 mm (7.9 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight215.0 kg (474.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1860 HP/kg
Seat Height695 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Brakes
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