Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four vs Yamaha DS4 DragStar 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 DS4 DragStar Four. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic FourYamaha DS4 DragStar Four
Model year20122012
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower30 hp30 hp
Torque31 Nm31 Nm
Seat height28 mm28 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)
Tires130/90-16 / 170/80-15 130/90-16M / 170/80-15M

Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four vs Yamaha DS4 DragStar Four — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four and the Yamaha DS4 DragStar 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 DS4 DragStar Four counters with 30 hp.

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: