Anybody that has ever ridden a motorcycle will tell you that there are a select few bikes on the market that offer the perfect blend of looks, performance, and handling quite like the Yamaha V Star 950->ke2965, all for the reasonable price of $8,490. That's not an indictment on the competition; it's just a matter of truth that's no more evident than the fact that the bike has scooped up awards left and right, including the 2009 "Metric of the Year" award by V-Twin Magazine.

The Yamaha->ke301 V Star 950 gives plenty of evidence that it's got more more than enough to back up its stature. The bike's "New Style Classic" body design concept is based on a single streamline running along the entire body surface. It has a new low, lean, and lighter image than conventional old style cruisers with a long, low design that provides plenty of space and passenger comfort.

As an entry-level cruiser, the bike rolls out a sleek and svelte look that belies the true power inside the powertrain, courtesy of a 942cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, 60° V-twin engine that produces outstanding low- and mid-range torque. This engine is mated to a 5-speed transmission that features optimized gear ratios for excellent city and highway drivability, providing the kind of for exceptional performance that only a true cruiser can provide.

In addition to its upstanding power, the V Star 950 comes with a carefully designed chassis that features a double-cradle steel main frame, a monocross style, single-shock, bottom link rear suspension for agile handling, and large 320mm front and 298mm rear discs that provide strong braking power.

Find out more about the Yamaha V Star 950's specs after the jump

2012 Yamaha V Star 950

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Yamaha V Star 950
  • Engine/Motor: air-cooled, SOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, 60° V-twin
  • Transmission: 5-speed transmission
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Specifications

Model

XVS95BCS;XVS95BCR

Engine Type

57.5-cubic-inch (942cc) air-cooled 4-stroke,

V-twin, SOHC, 4-valve

Bore x Stroke

85.0 x 83.0mm

Compression Ratio

9.0:1

Fuel Delivery

Fuel Injection

Ignition TCI

Transistor Controlled Ignition

Transmission

5-speed, multiplate wet clutch

Final Drive

Belt

Suspension/Front

Telescopic fork; 5.3-in travel

Suspension/Rear

Single shock; 4.3-in travel

Brakes/Front

Hydraulic disc, 320mm

Brake/Rear

Hydraulic disc, 298mm

Tire/Front

130/70-18M/C 63H

Tire/Rear

170/70-16 M/C 75H

L x W x H

95.9 x 39.4 x 42.5 in

Seat Height

26.6 in

Wheelbase

66.3 in

Fuel Capacity

4.5 gal

Est. Fuel Economy

47 mpg

Wet Weight

613 lb

ColorLiquid

Silver; Candy Red


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