2012
Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 324973 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | DSC4 DragStar Classic Four |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double cradle |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Fronttyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rake | 35.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Swing Arm |
| Reartyre | 170/80-15 |
| Seat | Two person seat |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 68.0 x 55.0 mm (2.7 x 2.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiple |
| Compression | 9.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 399.00 ccm (24.35 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Constant mesh |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 62.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Power | 30.00 HP (21.9 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 31.00 Nm (3.2 kgf-m or 22.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, pearl |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in Japan. |
| Electrical | 12V 8.6Ah battery |
| Light | Halogen bulb 12V, 60W/55W headlight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 3.20 litres (0.21 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,450 mm (96.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Seatheight | 710 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 247.0 kg (544.5 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.