The elusive Yamaha DragStar 400 - anyone seen one for sale?

egan007

I'm looking for one of these as my first bike,
it's in mag's list of bikes that qualify under the 33bhp rule.
http://www.magireland.org/33bhp.htm

I can only find bit's of info on the 400 model - has it ever been available in Ireland?

This site says it's an import
http://www.xtreemedecals.com/yamahainfo/motorcycles/yamaha_xvs_400_dragstar_2001.html

Have you ever seen one for sale?

sutty

The Dragstar 650 Classic will also make the power to weight ratio.

egan007

The only problem with the 650 is that it's more expensive....

Thinkingaboutit

JP on Pearse St sometimes has them. They'd be Japanese imports, and that particular shop has a good selection of imported cruisers and tourers.

Dr4gul4

Yea i'd say you will get 1 in Jp's .or pick up a copy of bike buyers guide and have a look in there. or you could buy my 250 ? it's a little more suitable for a beginner. the 400 might be a little bit to power full to start on.

egan007

Ok cheers I'll Check out that place,
As for the 250 you are probably right but i'm trying to future proof a bit.
Most feeback on the 250 as a beginner bike is that people get sick of it after 6months and want the extra power....
Thanks for the advice

Dr4gul4

egan007 wrote:

Ok cheers I'll Check out that place,
As for the 250 you are probably right but i'm trying to future proof a bit.
Most feeback on the 250 as a beginner bike is that people get sick of it after 6months and want the extra power....
Thanks for the advice

just be careful, i though the same when i bought mine, and in fairness it is a little lacking in the top end, but over all it's an amazing bike to learn on.

And also mine has an alarm and Fat pipes, which will cost you 500 - 600 extra for the dragstar 400.

just an FYI

egan007

I just realised that you are the same guy selling the 250 on adverts

Dr4gul4

egan007 wrote:

I just realised that you are the same guy selling the 250 on adverts

That would be correct, i'll get sum new pics up soon, dont miss out now, i havent put it in BBG yet, and it's a sexi machine.

KTRIC

Dr4gul4 wrote:

just be careful, i though the same when i bought mine, and in fairness it is a little lacking in the top end, but over all it's an amazing bike to learn on.

And also mine has an alarm and Fat pipes, which will cost you 500 - 600 extra for the dragstar 400.

just an FYI

I've seen and heard this bike, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and a 650.

Dr4gul4

KTRIC wrote:

I've seen and heard this bike, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and a 650.

The only diff, is the numbers in the log book

come on now folks im open to offers, it's not going to be around for ever. so dont miss a bargin

Mjedl

Have mine for the last year and a half, learned to drive it from scratch and used it for my test today.. PASSED IT YIPPEEEE!!!!:D .Found it a brilliant bike:cool: to begin with, safe and sturdy, not a lot of plastic bits to break when you let it drop.

KTRIC

Mjedl wrote:

Have mine for the last year and a half, learned to drive it from scratch and used it for my test today.. PASSED IT YIPPEEEE!!!!:D .Found it a brilliant bike:cool: to begin with, safe and sturdy, not a lot of plastic bits to break when you let it drop.

Well done , I bet thats a weight off your shoulder and welcome to the forum.

Mjedl

Oh yeah, nervous as a cat in the doghouse, been 12 years since i was near a driving test centre.

Dr4gul4

Mjedl wrote:

Have mine for the last year and a half, learned to drive it from scratch and used it for my test today.. PASSED IT YIPPEEEE!!!!:D .Found it a brilliant bike:cool: to begin with, safe and sturdy, not a lot of plastic bits to break when you let it drop.

Well done on passing, and be safe out there

sutty

Mjedl wrote:

Have mine for the last year and a half, learned to drive it from scratch and used it for my test today.. PASSED IT YIPPEEEE!!!!:D .Found it a brilliant bike:cool: to begin with, safe and sturdy, not a lot of plastic bits to break when you let it drop.

Congrads on the test passing.


I had my Dragstar 250 for just over 2 years. Loved it to bits. The fat pipes are a great addon, as they give the bike the big look and feel. As for speed, Snaga's 650 classic was only about 5 or 10mph faster, but still took the same time to get there.

jimbling

is your heart set on the dragster. just talking to a work colleague of mine over lunch and he is thinking of selling his Honda Shadow Slasher 400. Nicer bike than the dragstar if you ask me, but it's your prerogative. let me know if your interested and Ill find out more info for you.

Dr4gul4

jimbling wrote:

is your heart set on the dragster. just talking to a work colleague of mine over lunch and he is thinking of selling his Honda Shadow Slasher 400. Nicer bike than the dragstar if you ask me, but it's your prerogative. let me know if your interested and Ill find out more info for you.

Omg i think not, but lets not get into a bitching match.
get the hell out of my sales thread instead

jimbling

Dr4gul4 wrote:

Omg i think not, but lets not get into a bitching match.
get the hell out of my sales thread instead

lmao