Across 9 covered model years from 2009 to 2017, the Yamaha V Star 950 motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 612 lb (277.6 kg) to 613.1 lb (278.1 kg).
Yamaha V Star 950 weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 950?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 950 is heavier than about 55.8% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight range
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha V Star 950 weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 612 lb (277.6 kg) to 613.1 lb (278.1 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 942 cc to 950.5 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 US gal (16.65 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2009 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.54 cc / lb to 1.55 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 64.5 lb / 100 cc to 65.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.5% to 4.6% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 950 weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 950 ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 612 lb (277.6 kg) to 613.1 lb (278.1 kg). The year-specific section above shows which years use each figure where the supplied value changes.
Is the Yamaha V Star 950 heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
It sits fairly close to the middle of the category. Its representative wet weight is around the 56th percentile among 78 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
Does the Yamaha V Star 950 weight change by model year?
Not every covered year uses the same figure. The page groups identical values together and lists the later model years where the supplied weight specification changes.
How much does the Yamaha V Star 950 fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.4 US gal (16.65 L) to 4.5 US gal (17.03 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) to 28 lb (12.7 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 950 with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 793.1 lb (359.7 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha V Star 950 displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.54 cc per lb to 1.55 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
What is the Yamaha V Star 950 weight difference versus the category median?
The model sits about 12.5 lb (5.7 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha V Star 950 feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.