Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic - 2005 Specifications and Reviews
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Model | Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic |
| Year | 2005 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Bore x stroke | 95.0 x 75.0 mm (3.7 x 3.0 inches) |
| Compression | 8.3:1 |
| Torque | 85.00 Nm (8.7 kgf-m or 62.7 ft.lbs) @ 2500 |
| Power | 61.68 |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1063.00 ccm (64.86 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 282 mm (11.1 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 170/80-15 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 130/90-16 |
| Rear suspension travel | 113 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm link suspension |
| Front suspension travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,645 mm (64.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 945 mm (37.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,460 mm (96.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,095 mm (43.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2268 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 272.0 kg (599.7 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Color options | Metallic silver |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
61.7 hp
Peak Power
5.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track10%
City45%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding55%
Touring55%
Passenger55%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Suits riders from intermediate upward who want a relaxed, torque-driven V-twin cruiser rather than outright performance. |
| Purpose | Built for laid-back boulevard cruising and weekend rides where style and low-end torque matter more than speed. |
| Rider Fit | The low 710mm seat height and forward-set cruiser ergonomics suit shorter riders, but the 272kg dry weight demands confident low-speed handling. |
| Character | A classic-styled shaft-drive cruiser with a lazy, torquey V-twin character that rewards smooth, unhurried riding. |
| Not Ideal For | Not suited to riders seeking sharp cornering agility, high-speed touring, or any off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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