| Yamaha's profilation of this bike | 
  | V Star 950 is the benchmark in the entry cruiser class, appealing to seasoned riders as well as those looking for a friendly entry-level cruiser. The air-cooled V-twin delivers plenty of distinctive, big-cruiser character and pulsing torque feel. Seat height is an extra-low 26.6 inches.  | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model name                    
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                                    Yamaha V Star 950                         | 
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                            Year model                    
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                                    2012                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Custom / cruiser                         | 
| Price as new | US$ 8490.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    942.3 ccm (57.50 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    V2, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Engine details                    
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                                    60° V twin. Forged aluminum pistons.                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    9.0:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    85.0 x 83.0 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    4                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Injection                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Air                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Belt  (final drive)                         | 
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                            Fuel consumption                    
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                                    5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)                         | 
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                            Greenhouse gases                    
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                                    116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)                          | 
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                            Emission details                    
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                                    3-way catalyst technology                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Frame type                    
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                                    Steel double-cradle                         | 
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                            Rake (fork angle)                    
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                                    32.0°                         | 
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                            Trail                    
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                                    102 mm (4.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Front suspension                    
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                                    Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel                         | 
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                            Rear suspension                    
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                                    Single shock, 4.3-in travel                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    130/70-18                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    170/70-16                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc. Hydraulic                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    320 mm (12.6 inches)                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc. Hydraulic                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    298 mm (11.7 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheels                    
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                                    8-spoke cast                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    278.1 kg (613.0 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Overall height                    
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                                    1080 mm (42.5 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall length                    
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                                    2436 mm (95.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall width                    
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                                    1001 mm (39.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1684 mm (66.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    17.03 litres (4.50 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Raven, Impact Blue                         | 
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric                         | 
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                            Factory warranty                    
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                                    1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)                         | 
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            Further information         | 
    
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