Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four vs Yamaha Drag Star Four (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Fourstacks up against the Yamaha Drag Star Four. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic FourYamaha Drag Star Four
Model year20122002
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower30 hp32 hp
Torque31 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
Tires130/90-16 / 170/80-15 100/90-19 57S / 170/80-15 M/C 77S

Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four vs Yamaha Drag Star Four — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four and the Yamaha Drag Star Four usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four brings 30 hp, while the Yamaha Drag Star Four 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: