Yamaha V Star 950 (2015-16)

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The Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star motorcycle was produced from 2015-16 and features a four-stroke, 60 degree V-cylinder engine with a capacity of 942cc/57.4 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and 35mm dual bore throttle body fuel injection. The bike is electrically started and produces a maximum power of 52.4 hp/38.6 kW @ 6000 rpm and maximum torque of 7.8 kgf-m/56.7 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm. The transmission is five-speed with a final drive belt. The frame is a steel double cradle with 41mm forks and adjustable link Monocross rear suspension with front and rear brakes using single discs measuring 320mm and 298mm, respectively. The front tyre size is 130/70-18 and the rear tyre size is 170/70-16. The rake is 32.0 degrees with a trail of 102mm/4.0in, and the dimensions are 2435mm/95.9in in length, 1000mm/39.4in in width, and 1080mm/42.5in in height. The wheelbase is 1685mm/66.3in and the seat height is 675mm/26.6in with a wet weight of 278 kg/611.6lbs. It has a fuel capacity of 17 liters/4.4 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XVS 950 V-Star

Year: 2015 – 16


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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