General |
Year
|
2012
|
2012
|
Manufacturer
|
Yamaha
|
Yamaha
|
Model Name
|
V Star 950
|
V Star 950
|
Trim Name
|
Base
|
Base
|
Generic Type (Primary)
|
Cruiser
|
Cruiser
|
Engine |
Engine Type
|
57.5-cubic-inch (942cc) air-cooled 4-stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4-valve
|
57.5-cubic-inch (942cc) air-cooled 4-stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4-valve
|
Bore
|
85 mm
|
85 mm
|
Stroke
|
83 mm
|
83 mm
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.0:1
|
9.0:1
|
Fuel System
|
Fuel injection
|
Fuel injection
|
Ignition
|
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
|
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
|
Transmission
|
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
|
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
|
Final Drive
|
Belt
|
Belt
|
Chassis |
Front Suspension
|
Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel
|
Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel
|
Rear Suspension
|
Single shock, 4.3-in travel
|
Single shock, 4.3-in travel
|
Front braking system
|
Hydraulic disc, 320mm
|
Hydraulic disc, 320mm
|
Rear braking system
|
Hydraulic disc, 298mm
|
Hydraulic disc, 298mm
|
Front Tires / Model
|
130/70-18M/C 63H
|
130/70-18M/C 63H
|
Rear Tires / Model
|
170/70-16 M/C 75H
|
170/70-16 M/C 75H
|
Wheels
|
8-spoke cast
|
8-spoke cast
|
Dimensions |
Length
|
95.9 in
|
95.9 in
|
Width
|
39.4 in
|
39.4 in
|
Height
|
42.5 in
|
42.5 in
|
Seat Height
|
26.6 in
|
26.6 in
|
Wheelbase
|
66.3 in
|
66.3 in
|
Rake/trail
|
32.0°/5.7 in
|
32.0°/5.7 in
|
Fuel Capacity
|
4.5 gal
|
4.5 gal
|
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy
|
47 mpg
|
47 mpg
|
Weight, In Running Order
|
613 lb
|
613 lb
|
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