The Yamaha XV950 Racer motorcycle specifications include a 942 cc (57.48 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 251 kg (553.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XV950 Racer 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 35% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 81st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 13% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 8th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 8% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 45th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
942 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Yamaha models.
251 kg — heavier than about 81% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 19%.
690 mm — taller than about 8% of Yamaha models.
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.
2,290
2,082
10% above average.
830
823
Close to average.
1,570
1,416
11% above average.
690
793
13% below average.
130
181
28% below average.
Mechanical overview
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) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.02:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 942 cc (57.48 cu in) |
| 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 | 29.0° |
| Trail | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels | 12-spoke cast wheels, black |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 251 kg (553.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 690 mm (27.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,290 mm (90.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 830 mm (32.7 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 | Blue, dark grey |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | 2-into-1 exhaust pipe |
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.