Yamaha V Star 950 (2009-10)

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The Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star is a motorcycle introduced in 2009 and built until 2010. It features a four-stroke 942cc V-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a 9.0:1 compression ratio. The engine is cooled by air and has a 35mm dual bore throttle body fuel injection system with digital TCI ignition. The bike has an electric starter and can generate a maximum power output of 52.4 hp at 6000 rpm and 7.8 kgf-m of torque at 3000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed and the bike has a belt final drive. The frame is made of steel double-cradle and the front suspension is a 41mm fork with 134mm of travel. The rear suspension is an adjustable link Monocross with 110mm of travel. The front and rear brakes are a single 320mm disc and 298mm disc, respectively. The front and rear tires are 130/70-18 and 170/70-16, respectively. The bike’s rake is 32.0 degrees, the trail is 102mm, and its dimensions are 2435 x 1000 x 1080mm. The wheelbase is 1685mm, seat height is 675mm, and the bike has a wet weight of 278kg. The fuel capacity is 17 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star

Year: 2009 – 10


Engine: Four stroke, 60 degreesV-cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 942 cc / 57.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 85 x 83mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Induction: 35mm dual bore throttle body fuel injection
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 52.4 hp / 38.6 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 7.8 kgf-m / 56.7 ft-lb @ 3000rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Steel double-cradle
Front Suspension: 41mm forks
Front Wheel Travel: 134 mm / 5.3 in

Rear Suspension: Adjustable link Monocross
Rear Wheel Travel: 110 mm / 4.3 in
Front Brakes: Single 320mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 298mm disc
Front Tyre: 130/70-18
Rear Tyre: 170/70-16
Rake: 32.0 degrees
Trail: 102 mm / 4.0 in
Dimensions: Length 2435 mm / 95.9 in Width 1000 mm / 39.4 in Height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1685 mm / 66.3 in
Seat Height: 675mm / 26.6 in
Wet Weight: 278 kg / 611.6 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Liters / 4.4 US gal

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