Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2000 Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic 650 relies on a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 51 Nm (37.6 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. 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 Drag Star Classic 650 measures 217 kg (478 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.43 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. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 140 km/h (87 mph).
Specific Output
61.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.18 HP/kg (5.43 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
Torque51.0 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.6 ft.lbs) @ 3000 RPM
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Performance
Top Speed140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
Chassis
Wheelbase1610 mm (63.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight217.0 kg (478.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1843 HP/kg
Seat Height695 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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