Yamaha XVS250 Drag Star: specs and comparison
Yamaha XVS250 Drag Star (Cruiser, 1999-2005): 249 cc engine, 15.5 kW / 21 bhp, 159 kg, seat height 670 mm. Licence: A2.
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Yamaha XVS250 Drag Star1999-2005 · 249 cc · 16 kW
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Specs
Generation 1999-2005
| Years | 1999-2005 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruiser |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 249 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 15.5 kW / 21 bhp |
| Weight | 159 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 670 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 11 l |
| Fuel use | 67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 145 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £1,900 - £2,600 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Cramped for tall riders
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
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Questions
Is the Yamaha XVS250 Drag Star A2-legal?
Yes: 15.5 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Yamaha XVS250 Drag Star?
670 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Yamaha XVS250 Drag Star weigh?
159 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Yamaha XVS250 Drag Star?
About 67 mpg (4.2 l/100 km); with the 11 l tank that is roughly 145 miles (230 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.