| Attribute | Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star 2001 × | Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2001 |
| Make | Yamaha | Honda |
| Model | Yamaha XVS 250 Drag Star | Honda VT 125 C2 Shadow |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 125 |
| Power (kw) | 15.3 | 10.9 |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 21 | 10.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 49 | 42 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 45 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Front tyre | 80/100-P18 | 100/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-P15 | 130/90-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 110 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 80 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,530 | 1,524 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 147 | 145 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1041 | 0.0752 |
| Seat height (mm) | 670 | 680 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 125 | 111 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 14.5 |