Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2009-2018Model years
942 ccDisplacement
277.6 kgWet weight
673 mmSeat height
16.6 LFuel tank
1,684 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2009201020112012201320142015201620172018
Year-specific specification changes

The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
20122018942.3 cc (57.50 cu in)
Front brakes
20122018Single disc. Hydraulic
Front suspension
20112016Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel
20172018Telescopic fork
Front tire
2018130/70-18
Rear brakes
20122018Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear suspension
20172018Single shock
Rear tire
2018170/70-16
Wet weight
20102018298 kg (657 lb)
Fuel capacity
2013201817.03 L (4.50 US gal)
Ignition
2012Transistor Controlled Ignition
20162018Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall height
201320181,341 mm (52.8 inches)
Seat height
20122018676 mm (26.6 inches)
Trail
2012102 mm (4.0 inches)

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.

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.

Wet weight277.6 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 49% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height673 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 15% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 5th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity16.6 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 28% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 68th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

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

Overall length2,436 mm
This bike

2,436

Yamaha avg

2,082

17% above average.

Overall width1,001 mm
This bike

1,001

Yamaha avg

823

22% above average.

Overall height1,080 mm
This bike

1,080

Yamaha avg

1,172

8% below average.

Wheelbase1,684 mm
This bike

1,684

Yamaha avg

1,416

19% above average.

Seat height673 mm
This bike

673

Yamaha avg

793

15% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,684 mmSeat 673 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/70-M18 front / 170/70-M16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/70-M18
Rear tire size 170/70-M16
Estimated theoretical fuel range 333 km
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
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
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork, 5.3-in.travel
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
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/70-M18
Rear tire 170/70-M16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 277.6 kg (612 lb)
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)
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
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.