Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1996-2017

Also called: Yamaha Drag Star 400

Related: Yamaha XVS650 Drag Star / V-Star

Predecessor: Yamaha XV400 Virago

Models
Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star

(Japan)

1996-2017

Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star Classic

(Japan)

1998-2017

Yamaha Drag Star 400
Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1996 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400

Code: 4TR1, 4TR2

1997 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400

Code: 4TR3, 4TR4

1998 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 4TR6; 4TR5, 4TR7

1999 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 4TR8; 4TR9

2000 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400

Code: 5KP1, 5KP2

2001 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KP4, 5KP3

2002 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KP7, 5KP6

2003 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KP8, 5KPA

2004 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KPB, 5KP9

2005 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KPC, 5KPD

2006 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KPE; 5KPF, 5KPG

2007 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KPH, 5KPK; 5KPJ

2008 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 5KPL, 5KPM; 5KPN, 5KPP

2010 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 35C2; 35C1, 35C3

2012 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 35C4; 35C5

2014 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 35C8; 35C7

2016 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 35CA; 35C9

2017 Japan Name: Yamaha Drag Star 400; Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Code: 35CC; 35CB, 35CD

Specifications

Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2340 mm / 92,1 in – Drag Star 400

2450 mm / 96,4 in – Drag Star 400 Classic

Overall width 845 mm / 33,3 in – Drag Star 400 (1996-1999)

840 mm / 33,1 in – Drag Star 400 (2000-2017)

930 mm / 36,6 in – Drag Star 400 Classic

Overall height 1045 mm / 41,1 in – Drag Star 400 (1996-1999)

1060 mm / 41,7 in – Drag Star 400 (2000-2006)

1065 mm / 41,9 in – Drag Star 400 (2007-2017)

1105 mm / 43,5 in – Drag Star 400 Classic (1998-2006)

1110 mm / 43,7 in – Drag Star 400 Classic (2007-2017)

Seat height 660 mm / 26,0 in – Drag Star 400

710 mm / 27,9 in – Drag Star 400 Classic (1998-1999, 2003-2017)

712 mm / 28,0 in – Drag Star 400 Classic (2000-2002)

Wheelbase 1610 mm /63,4 in – Drag Star 400

1625 mm / 64,0 in – Drag Star 400 Classic

Ground clearance 140 mm / 5,5 in – Drag Star 400

145 mm / 5,7 in – Drag Star 400 Classic

Dry weight 204 kg / 450 lbs – Drag Star 400 (1996-1999)

209 kg / 461 lbs – Drag Star 400 (2000-2008)

222 kg / 489 lbs – Drag Star 400 Classic (1998-1999)

224 kg / 494 lbs – Drag Star 400 Classic (2000-2008)

Curb (wet) weight 220 kg / 485 lbs – Drag Star 400 (1996-1999)

225 kg / 496 lbs – Drag Star 400 (2000-2008)

234 kg / 516 lbs – Drag Star 400 (2009-2017)

238 kg / 525 lbs – Drag Star 400 Classic (1998-1999)

240 kg / 529 lbs – Drag Star 400 Classic (2000-2008)

247 kg / 544 lbs – Drag Star 400 Classic (2009-2017)

FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 86 mm / 3,4 in
Front tire size 100/90-19M/C 57S – Drag Star 400

130/90-16M/C 67S – Drag Star 400 Classic

Rear tire size 170/80-15M/C 77S
Front brake Single disc, 298 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum
Fuel capacity 15,0 l / 3,96 US gal
Trail 153 mm / 6,02 in – Drag Star 400

145 mm / 5,71 in – Drag Star 400 Classic

Fuel economy / consumption 2,28 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – Drag Star 400

2,63 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – Drag Star 400 Classic

ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders V-type
Bore & Stroke 68,0 x 55,0 mm
Displacement 399 cm³ (24,3 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 33,0 hp (24,3 kW) / 7500 rpm – XVS400 (1996-2009)

30,0 hp (22,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – XVS400 (2010-2017)

Max. torque 32,0 Nm (3,3 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – XVS400 (1996-2009)

31,0 Nm (3,2 kg-m) / 6250 rpm – XVS400 (2010-2017)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 11,2 sec.
Top speed 135 km/h (84 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BDS28 – XVS400 (1996-2009)

Fuel injection, 2x – XVS400 (2010-2017)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 2.028
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.714

1.900

1.458

1.167

0.967

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI (digital)
Alternator A.C. magneto
Battery capacity 12V-8.6Ah

Images

Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: images, gallery.

Yamaha Drag Star 400
Yamaha Drag Star 400
Yamaha Drag Star 400
Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic
Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic
Yamaha Drag Star 400 Classic

Videos

Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: video.

YAMAHA DRAGSTAR 400 CLASSIC (2000+)
YAMAHA DRAGSTAR 400 (1996-1999)

Manuals

Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: manuals, parts, microfiches.