Yamaha XV950 Pure Sports by Low Ride Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XV950 Pure Sports by Low Ride motorcycle specifications include a 942 cc (57.48 cu in) engine, power of 51.4 hp (37.5 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, and a 5-speed gearbox.

Key specifications

2015Year released
942 ccDisplacement
51.4 hpPower
79.5 Nm @ 8,100 rpmTorque
690 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,570 mmWheelbase
130 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha XV950 Pure Sports by Low Ride compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Engine power51.4 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement942 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 71% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 80th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height690 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 13% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 8th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power61st

51.4 hp — more powerful than about 61% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement80th

942 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Yamaha models.

Seat height8th

690 mm — taller than about 8% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity45th

12 L — larger than about 45% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,570 mm
This bike

1,570

Yamaha avg

1,416

11% above average.

Seat height690 mm
This bike

690

Yamaha avg

793

13% below average.

Ground clearance130 mm
This bike

130

Yamaha avg

181

28% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 942 cc • Air cooled • 51.4 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,570 mmSeat 690 mmClearance 130 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 150/80-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 150/80-16
Front tire width 100 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 19 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 16 in
Engine oil capacity 4.30 L (4.54 US qt)
Specific power 54.6 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02:1 (Square)

Model information

Year released 2015

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 942 cc (57.48 cu in)
Power 51.4 hp (37.5 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
Torque 79.5 Nm (8.1 kgf-m or 58.6 ft.lbs) @ 8,100 rpm
Bore × stroke 85.0 x 83 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 4.30 L (4.54 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet, Multiple Disc

Chassis and suspension

Frame Double cradle
Front suspension Telescopic forks, 41 mm
Rear suspension Swingarm
Front wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake 32.0°
Trail 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Rear brakes Single disc. Hydraulic. ABS.
Front tire 100/90-19
Rear tire 150/80-16

Dimensions and weight

Seat height 690 mm (27.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,570 mm (61.8 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)
Reserve fuel capacity 4.00 L (1.06 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Red/white
Exhaust system Custom designed 2-into-1 exhaust
Comments Yamaha Yard Built Serie.

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