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  | Whether heading out on the open road or commuting to work or school, the V Star Tourer is ready to roll out with a windshield, leather-wrapped hard sidebags, and a passenger backrest. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model | Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer | 
    | Model year | 2009 | 
    | Category | Touring | 
| Price as new | US$ 9090.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 4.0   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 942.0 ccm (57.48 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 9.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 85.0 x 83.0 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection | 
    | Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Belt  (final drive) | 
    | Fuel consumption | 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Rake (fork angle) | 32.0° | 
    | Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 
    | Front suspension | Telescopic fork, 5.3-in.travel | 
    | Rear suspension | Single shock, 4.3-in travel | 
    | Front tire | 130/70-M18 | 
    | Rear tire | 170/70-M16 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    | Diameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 277.6 kg (612.0 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2436 mm (95.9 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 1001 mm (39.4 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1684 mm (66.3 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 16.65 litres (4.40 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Liquid Silver, Raven, Candy Red | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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        | Further information | 
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