Yamaha DragStar 650

The Yamaha DragStar 650 is a cruiser-style motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company between 1997 and 2017.
The XVS650 came in two models: the Custom with a lower seat height and slightly less weight, and the Classic with a higher seat.

Description

Engine

The XVS650 engine is based on the Yamaha Virago 535 engine, with the cylinders bored an additional 5 mm to 81 mm and stroked 4 mm more to 63 mm, increasing displacement to 649 cc.

Versions

The Yamaha XVS650 was sold in the U.S. as the entry-level bike of the V-Star line. That line was offered from 1998 to 2008 in two different versions: the Custom and the Classic. Both versions are built around the same 649 cc v-twin engine. The V-Star line offers the visual appeal of larger v-twin motorcycles paired with the fuel efficiency, reliability, and handling of a mid-size cruiser.

V-Star Custom XVS650 - Base version for long-distance cruising. It was equipped with plastic front & rear fenders, and incorporated a recessed taillight under the flared rear fender. This model also came in a special Midnight Custom version with blacked-out trim. The Midnight Custom was painted in Raven, including black wheel rims and black satin trim throughout. Chrome accents and pipes complimented the monochromatic color scheme.
V-Star Classic XVS650A - The same frame as the V-star Custom but with wider front wheel, metal fenders, longer bodywork, less chromed styling, dragged handlebars, wider seat and numerous styling differences.
*V-Star Silverado - Much as the V-Star Classic with saddlebags and a few other touring additions