YAMAHA V-Star 950 (2012-2013) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2013, Yamaha released the V-Star 950, a cruiser machine part of the V-Star series in Yamaha's range that included models with various appearances and displacements. The bike debuted in 2009 and was in its fifth year of production without significant modifications.

The bike featured the same elements and specifications as the first model, including a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, a pulled-back handlebar, a low seating position, a round headlight, bullet-style turn signals, and steel fenders.

The bike's suspension was softened by a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber with 110 mm wheel travel on the rear and a 41 mm telescopic fork with 134 mm wheel travel on the front, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling capabilities.

As for the stopping power, the bike was fitted with a dual-piston caliper and a 320 mm disc mounted on the front wheel. The rear wheel was stopped by a single-piston caliper with a 298 mm disc, offering robust and reliable braking performance.

In the power department, the 2013 Yamaha V-Star 950 was fitted with a 942cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with 50 hp on tap at 5,600 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque with maximum force at 3,500 rpm.

The Yamaha V-Star 950 was fitted with a five-speed manual transmission, converting the engine power into motion and sending it to the rear wheel through a final belt drive.