Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star (V-Star 950): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 2009-2017
Also called: Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star
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| Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star / V-Star 950
(Europe, North America) 2009-2015 |
Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
(Europe, North America) 2009-2017 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 2009 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Midnight Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26P1, 26S3, 49B1, 49B2, 49B3, 49C1, 49C2, 49C3, 5S73 |
| 2010 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Midnight Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26P2, 26S6, 49B6, 49C4, 49C5, 49C6, 5S74, 5S75, 5S76 |
| 2011 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Midnight Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26P3, 26S7, 26S8, 26S9, 5S77, 5S78, 5S79 |
| 2012 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Midnight Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26P4, 26SA, 26SB, 26SC, 5S7A, 5S7B, 5S7C |
| 2013 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26SD, 26SE, 26SF, 5S7D, 5S7E, 5S7F |
| 2014 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26SG, 26SH, 26SJ, 5S7G, 5S7H, 5S7J |
| 2015 | North America | Name: Yamaha V-Star 950, Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26SK, 26SL, 5S7K, 5S7L |
| 2016 | North America | Name: Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer |
| 2017 | North America | Name: Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
Code: 26SS, 26SU, 26ST |
Specifications
Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star / V-Star 950: specs
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2435 mm / 95,9 in |
| Overall width | 1000 mm / 39,4 in | |
| Overall height | 1080 mm / 42,5 in – V-Star / Midnight Star 950
1340 mm / 52,8 in – V-Star 950 Tourer | |
| Seat height | 675 mm / 26,6 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1685 mm / 66,3 in | |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm / 5,7 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 278 kg / 613 lbs – V-Star / Midnight Star 950
298 kg / 657 lbs – V-Star 950 Tourer | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 135 mm / 5,31 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 110 mm / 4,33 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 130/70-18M/C (63H) | |
| Rear tire size | 170/70B-16M/C (75H) | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 298 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 16,7 l / 4,41 US gal (reserve – 3,4 l) | |
| Trail | 145 mm / 5,71 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,68 l / 100 km (41,4 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Air-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders V-type | |
| Bore & Stroke | 85,0 x 83,0 mm (3,35 x 3,27 in) | |
| Displacement | 942 cm³ (57,48 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 53,6 hp (39,4 kW) / 6000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 77,0 Nm (7,8 kg-m) / 3000 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6,51 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 156 km/h (97,3 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Fuel Injection, 1x ACW35 |
| ID | 5S71 00 (US), 5S72 10 (California) | |
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Belt | |
| Primary reduction | 1.674 | |
| Final reduction | 2.333 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
2.063 1.579 1.259 1.042 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto, 14V 460W at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-11.2Ah | |
Images
Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star / V-Star 950: images, gallery.
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Videos
Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star / V-Star 950: video.
Manuals
Yamaha XVS950 Midnight Star / V-Star 950: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer (05/2009) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer (05/2009) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer (05/2009) | Top speed