Comparison of Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 and Yamaha Virago

Attribute	Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 ×	Yamaha Virago ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2017
Make	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model	Yamaha DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250	Yamaha Virago
Category	Custom / cruiser	Allround
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	2	-
Fuel system	Carburettor. BDS26	Carburettor. 26mm Mikuni
Displacement (cm³)	249	249
Power (kw)	15.2	-
Cooling system	Air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	20.7	60
Bore (mm)	49	49
Stroke (mm)	66	66
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline	-	5-speed
Ignition	-	Digital TCI
Clutch	Wet multiple plate coil springs	-
Lubrication system	-	Wet sump
Compression	10.0:1	10.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic fork	33mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Swingarm	Twin shocks, adjustable spring preload
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter (mm)	130	130
Frame type	Double cradle	Steel double cradle
Front tyre	80/100-18	3.00-18
Rear tyre	130/90-15	130/90-15
Front wheel travel (mm)	140	140
Rear wheel travel (mm)	100	100
Trail (mm)	135	-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	35	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	midnight black	red
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,530	1,490
Kerb weight (kg)	159	147
Dry weight (kg)	147	139
Power/weight ratio	0.1034	-
Overall height (mm)	1,075	1,060
Overall length (mm)	2,320	2,190
Overall width (mm)	910	710
Seat height (mm)	670	685
Ground clearance (mm)	150	145
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	11	9.5
Oil capacity (l)	1.8	-