Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar (2002-03)

The Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar motorcycle was produced between 2002 and 2003. It features a four-stroke, V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The engine is air-cooled with a carburetor induction and a digital CDI ignition system. The bike has a maximum power output of 21 hp at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 20 Nm at 6000 rpm. It has a wet, multiple-disc clutch and a five-speed transmission with chain final drive.

The front suspension of the XVS250 Dragstar consists of cartridge telescopic forks with 140 mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a dual shock system with a swingarm and 100 mm of wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are a single 282mm disc and a 130mm drum, respectively. The tires are 80/100-18 for the front and 130/90-15 for the rear.

In terms of dimensions, the XVS250 Dragstar measures 2320 mm in length, 910 mm in width, and 1075 mm in height with a wheelbase of 1530 mm. The seat height is 670 mm with a ground clearance of 150 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 147.0 kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 11 litres or 2.9 US gallons. Overall, the Yamaha XVS250 Dragstar is a lightweight cruiser motorcycle with classic styling and adequate performance for beginner riders or those seeking a smaller bike.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XVS 250 Drag star

Year: 2002 – 03


Engine: Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 49 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 21 hp / 15.4 kW @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 20 Nm / 15.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Cartridge telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm/ 5.5 in

Rear Suspension: Dual shock, Swingarm
Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: Single 282mm disc
Rear Brakes: 130mm Drum
Front Tyre: 80/100-18
Rear Tyre: 130/90-15
Dimensions: Length 2320 mm / 91.3 in Width 910 mm / 35.8 in Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in
Wheelbase: 1530 mm / 58.9 in
Seat Height: 670 mm / 26.4 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Dry Weight: 147.0 kg / 324. lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal

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