| Attribute | Yamaha XVS Drag Star 1999 × | Kawasaki EN 500 1999 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1999 | 1999 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XVS Drag Star | Kawasaki EN 500 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 499 |
| Power (kw) | 29.2 | 33.6 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 0.56 | 0.49 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 51 | 39 |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 13.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 11.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Compression | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 180 |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 140/90-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 150 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 86 | 70 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,610 | 1,595 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 230 | 214 |
| Seat height (mm) | 695 | 715 |
| Front percentage of weight | 45.6 | 47 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 150 | 159 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 7 | 6.7 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 15 |