The Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 942 cc (57.48 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 277.6 kg (612 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 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.
About 71% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 80th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 49% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 5th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 28% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 68th percentile across Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,436
2,082
17% above average.
1,001
823
22% above average.
1,080
1,172
8% below average.
1,684
1,416
19% above average.
673
793
15% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-M18 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/70-M16 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 333 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.02:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 942 cc (57.48 cu in) |
| 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: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 5.3-in.travel |
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| Rear suspension | Single shock, 4.3-in travel |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/70-M18 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-M16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 277.6 kg (612 lb) |
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| Seat height | 673 mm (26.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,436 mm (95.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,001 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,684 mm (66.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 16.65 L (4.40 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Liquid Silver, Raven, Candy Red |
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| Price as new | US$ 9090. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.