V Star, DragStar and the Complete XVS Model Code
Yamaha’s XVS cruisers appear under different market names. Yamaha’s own material describes the XVS400/650 and XVS1100 as Drag Star models and identifies V-Star as the name used in the United States. V Star and DragStar can describe the same broader Yamaha cruiser line, but the marketing name alone is not enough to establish parts fitment.
Always begin with the complete XVS code shown on the motorcycle and in the product listing. XVS650, XVS650A and XVS650AT are separate catalog applications, as are XVS1100, XVS1100A and XVS1100AT. Keep every letter when searching. Yamaha’s model-code formats and trim names also vary by year and market, so a shortened suffix should never be translated into a trim name without confirming the specific motorcycle.