Yamaha DragStar 950

DragStar 950

Manufacturer	Star Motorcycles
Also called	V Star 950, XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star
Parent company	Yamaha Motor Company
Production	2009–2017
Class	Cruiser
Engine	942 cc (57.5 cu in) air-cooled, fuel-injected 60° V-twin; SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore / stroke	85.0 mm × 83.0 mm (3.35 in × 3.27 in)
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Top speed	90 mph (140 km/h)
Power	50 hp (37 kW) at 5,600 rpm
Torque	58.2 lb⋅ft (78.9 N⋅m) at 3,500 rpm
Ignition type	Transistor controlled ignition
Transmission	5-speed; multi-plate wet clutch
Frame type	Double-cradle steel
Suspension	Front: telescopic fork, 5.3 in (130 mm) travel; Rear: single shock, 4.3 in (110 mm) travel
Brakes	Hydraulic disc; 320 mm (13 in) front, 298 mm (11.7 in) rear
Tires	Front: 130/70-18M/C 63H; Rear: 170/70-16M/C 75H
Rake, trail	32.0°, 5.7 in (140 mm)
Wheelbase	66.3 in (168 cm)
Dimensions	L: 95.9 in (244 cm) W: 39.4 in (100 cm) H: 42.5 in (108 cm)
Seat height	26.5 in (67 cm)
Weight	Standard: 613 lb (278 kg); Touring 657 lb (298 kg) (wet)
Fuel capacity	4.4 US gal (17 L; 3.7 imp gal)
Fuel consumption	47 mpg‑US (5.0 L/100 km; 56 mpg‑imp)
Related	Yamaha 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. Introduced in 2009 with a base MSRP of US$7,890, the DragStar 950 has a 942 cc (57.5 cu in), fuel injected V-twin engine with a 60° V angle, which produces approximately 50 horsepower (37 kW) and 58.2 pound-feet (78.9 N⋅m) of torque. The transmission is a five-speed manual with a multi-plate wet clutch and final belt drive. The bike was designed as an entry-level cruiser motorcycle and is available in standard and touring versions.

The DragStar 950 has received generally positive reviews and was awarded V Twin Magazine’s “Metric of the Year” award for 2009.