Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star 400stacks up against the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 400Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400
Model year20182011
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower30 hp32 hp
Torque32 Nm32 Nm
Weight209 kg
Seat height28 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires130/90-16M / 170/80-15M 100/90-19 / 170/80-15

Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 400 and the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 brings 30 hp, while the Yamaha DS4 Drag Star Four 400 counters with 32 hp at 209 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: