Yamaha V Star 950

Production years: 2009–2017
Brand: Yamaha

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Selected year: 2017

Technical specifications

Engine capacity: 942.2 cm³
Power: 60 hp (45 kW)
Wet weight: 278.1 kg
Seat height: 676 mm

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Overview

The Yamaha V Star 950 is a cruiser produced from 2009 through 2017. For 2017, it uses a 942.2 cm³ air-cooled V-Twin four-stroke producing 60 hp (45 kW), with a wet weight of 278.1 kg.

Its 676 mm seat height can make it easier to put both feet down at a stop, while the 278.1 kg wet weight takes more effort to manage at walking speed. Belt final drive avoids chain cleaning and adjustment; the 17-liter tank is paired with an estimated full-tank range of about 340 km, and fuel consumption is 5.00 liters/100 km.

Specifications

Engine

Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 83.0 mm
Engine capacity: 942.2 cm³
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling system: Air
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Fuel system: Injection
Ignition: TCI
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 4

Performance and transmission

Co2 emissions: 116 g/km CO₂
Fuel consumption: 5 L/100 km
Power: 60 hp (45 kW)
Power weight ratio: 0.2150 HP/kg (wet)
Clutch: Multiplate wet clutch
Final drive: Belt
Gearbox: Manual 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Fuel capacity: 17 L
Overall height: 1,080 mm
Overall length: 2,436 mm
Overall width: 1,001 mm
Seat height: 676 mm
Wet weight: 278.1 kg
Wheelbase: 1,684 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: Steel, double-cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel: 135 mm
Rake: 32.0°
Rear suspension: Single shock
Rear wheel travel: 109 mm
Trail: 102 mm

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Front tyre: 130/70-18
Rear brakes: Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes diameter: 298 mm
Rear tyre: 170/70-16

Colours and equipment

Colours: Raven black, Reddish Copper
Warranty: 12

Model years

2011

Wet weight: 277.6 kg → 278.1 kg

2012

Engine capacity: 942 cm³ → 942.3 cm³; Seat height: 673 mm → 676 mm; Fuel capacity: 16.7 L → 17 L

2015

Engine capacity: 942.3 cm³ → 942.2 cm³

Specification
Engine capacity	942.3 cm³	942.3 cm³	942.3 cm³	942.2 cm³	942.2 cm³	942.2 cm³
Power	60 hp (45 kW)	60 hp (45 kW)	60 hp (45 kW)	60 hp (45 kW)	60 hp (45 kW)	60 hp (45 kW)
Wet weight	278.1 kg	278.1 kg	278.1 kg	278.1 kg	278.1 kg	278.1 kg
Seat height	676 mm	676 mm	676 mm	676 mm	676 mm	676 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L

Pros and cons

Advantages

Low seat
The 676 mm seat height can make reaching the ground easier when stopped.
Belt final drive
The belt drive does not need the routine cleaning and adjustment required by a chain.
Estimated 340 km range
A full 17-liter tank is estimated to cover about 340 km between fuel stops.

Things to consider

Heavy at low speed
Its 278.1 kg wet weight can make parking and slow-speed maneuvering more demanding.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 676 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 676 mm

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Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.

Estimated ground reach

Both feet likely flat

You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.

Seat height

676 mm

Approx. loaded height

646 mm

Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.