Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1996-2017
Also called: Yamaha Drag Star 400
Related: Yamaha XVS650 Drag Star / V-Star
Predecessor: Yamaha XV400 Virago
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| Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star
(Japan) 1996-2017 |
Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star Classic
(Japan) 1998-2017 |
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History
| History | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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.
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Videos
Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: video.
Manuals
Yamaha XVS400 Drag Star: manuals, parts, microfiches.