Yamaha DragStar 950

DragStar 950
ManufacturerStar Motorcycles
Also calledV Star 950, XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star
Parent companyYamaha Motor Company
Production2009–2017
ClassCruiser
Engine942 cc (57.5 cu in) air-cooled, fuel-injected 60° V-twin; SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore / stroke85.0 mm × 83.0 mm (3.35 in × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio9.0:1
Top speed90 mph (140 km/h)
Power50 hp (37 kW) at 5,600 rpm
Torque58.2 lb⋅ft (78.9 N⋅m) at 3,500 rpm
Ignition typeTransistor controlled ignition
Transmission5-speed; multi-plate wet clutch
Frame typeDouble-cradle steel
SuspensionFront: telescopic fork, 5.3 in (130 mm) travel; Rear: single shock, 4.3 in (110 mm) travel
BrakesHydraulic disc; 320 mm (13 in) front, 298 mm (11.7 in) rear
TiresFront: 130/70-18M/C 63H; Rear: 170/70-16M/C 75H
Rake, trail32.0°, 5.7 in (140 mm)
Wheelbase66.3 in (168 cm)
DimensionsL: 95.9 in (244 cm)
W: 39.4 in (100 cm)
H: 42.5 in (108 cm)
Seat height26.5 in (67 cm)
WeightStandard: 613 lb (278 kg); Touring 657 lb (298 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity4.4 US gal (17 L; 3.7 imp gal)
Fuel consumption47 mpg‑US (5.0 L/100 km; 56 mpg‑imp)
RelatedYamaha DragStar 250, Yamaha DragStar 650, Yamaha DragStar 1100, Yamaha V Star 1300

The Yamaha DragStar 950 (also known as the V Star 950 and the XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star) is a cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company.[1] Introduced in 2009 with a base MSRP of US$7,890,[2] the DragStar 950 has a 942 cc (57.5 cu in), fuel injected V-twin engine[3] with a 60° V angle,[2] which produces approximately 50 horsepower (37 kW)[2][4][5] and 58.2 pound-feet (78.9 N⋅m) of torque.[2] The transmission is a five-speed manual with a multi-plate wet clutch and final belt drive.[3] The bike was designed as an entry-level cruiser motorcycle[4] and is available in standard and touring versions.[4]

The DragStar 950 has received generally positive reviews[2][4][5] and was awarded V Twin Magazine's "Metric of the Year" award for 2009.[6]

References

  1. ^ Yamaha V Star 950 home page
  2. ^ a b c d e Review of the 2009 model at Motorcycle.com
  3. ^ a b Yamaha V Star 950 model specifications
  4. ^ a b c d Review of the 2010 model at Top Speed
  5. ^ a b Review of the 2010 model at Motorcycle USA
  6. ^ Metric of the Year press release at Star Motorcycles
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