Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Drag Star 400stacks up against the Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Drag Star 400Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four
Model year20182012
Price
Engine399 cc399 cc
Horsepower30 hp30 hp
Torque32 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)
Tires130/90-16M / 170/80-15M 130/90-16 / 170/80-15

Yamaha Drag Star 400 vs Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Drag Star 400 and the Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic Four usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 brings 30 hp, while the Yamaha DSC4 DragStar Classic 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: