Highlights: – 650 cc V-twin engine, Yamaha – 31146 km indicated on the odometer – Raised handlebar and lockable leather saddlebags on both sides – Oil and filter, final drive oil, brake fluid and battery renewed in 2026, according to the seller – Shaft drive and spoked front wheel The private seller offers for sale this 1997 Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star, powered by a 650 cc V-twin engine. The Drag Star was Yamaha’s best-selling mid-size cruiser, a relaxed and approachable motorcycle with a low seat, a long wheelbase and an air-cooled 70-degree V-twin that delivers smooth, easy torque. Its shaft drive keeps maintenance simple and clean, and the classic cruiser lines, with a teardrop tank, a wide rear mudguard and plenty of chrome, made it a favourite with riders looking for style and everyday usability. This example is finished in blue and silver. According to the seller it has a raised handlebar and lockable leather saddlebags on both sides, and the oil and filter, the final drive oil, the brake fluid and the battery were all renewed in 2026. The odometer shows 31146 km. The photographs show the spoked front wheel, the chromed exhausts and the leather saddlebags, and the speedometer with its odometer reading. With its comfortable riding position, unfussy engineering and understated character, the Drag Star is a good choice for riders who want a relaxed motorcycle for touring and weekend rides. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Technical condition 4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing. Overall condition 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the state of Thuringia, Germany. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a German registration. The VIN is JYA4VR00000016791. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more