Yamaha DragStar 950
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| Manufacturer | Star Motorcycles |
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| 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.
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