Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1999 Yamaha XVS Drag Star Classic utilizes a 649 cc (39.6 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 40 HP (29.2 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 61.6 HP per liter, 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 measures 214 kg (472 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around 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).
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Brakes
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