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Manufacturer | Star Motorcycles |
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Also called | V Star 950, XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star |
Parent company | Yamaha Motor Company |
Production | 2009–2017 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | 942 cc (57.5 cu in) air-cooled, fuel-injected 60° V-twin; SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
Bore / stroke | 85.0 mm × 83.0 mm (3.35 in × 3.27 in) |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Top speed | 90 mph (140 km/h) |
Power | 50 hp (37 kW) at 5,600 rpm |
Torque | 58.2 lb⋅ft (78.9 N⋅m) at 3,500 rpm |
Ignition type | Transistor controlled ignition |
Transmission | 5-speed; multi-plate wet clutch |
Frame type | Double-cradle steel |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork, 5.3 in (130 mm) travel; Rear: single shock, 4.3 in (110 mm) travel |
Brakes | Hydraulic disc; 320 mm (13 in) front, 298 mm (11.7 in) rear |
Tires | Front: 130/70-18M/C 63H; Rear: 170/70-16M/C 75H |
Rake, trail | 32.0°, 5.7 in (140 mm) |
Wheelbase | 66.3 in (168 cm) |
Dimensions | L: 95.9 in (244 cm) W: 39.4 in (100 cm) H: 42.5 in (108 cm) |
Seat height | 26.5 in (67 cm) |
Weight | Standard: 613 lb (278 kg); Touring 657 lb (298 kg) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 4.4 US gal (17 L; 3.7 imp gal) |
Fuel consumption | 47 mpg‑US (5.0 L/100 km; 56 mpg‑imp) |
Related | Yamaha DragStar 250, Yamaha DragStar 650, Yamaha DragStar 1100, Yamaha V Star 1300 |
The Yamaha DragStar 950 (also known as the V Star 950 and the XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star) is a cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company.[1] Introduced in 2009 with a base MSRP of US$7,890,[2] the DragStar 950 has a 942 cc (57.5 cu in), fuel injected V-twin engine[3] with a 60° V angle,[2] which produces approximately 50 horsepower (37 kW)[2][4][5] and 58.2 pound-feet (78.9 N⋅m) of torque.[2] The transmission is a five-speed manual with a multi-plate wet clutch and final belt drive.[3] The bike was designed as an entry-level cruiser motorcycle[4] and is available in standard and touring versions.[4]
The DragStar 950 has received generally positive reviews[2][4][5] and was awarded V Twin Magazine's "Metric of the Year" award for 2009.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Yamaha V Star 950 home page
- ^ a b c d e Review of the 2009 model at Motorcycle.com
- ^ a b Yamaha V Star 950 model specifications
- ^ a b c d Review of the 2010 model at Top Speed
- ^ a b Review of the 2010 model at Motorcycle USA
- ^ Metric of the Year press release at Star Motorcycles