YAMAHA V-Star 950 Tourer (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 950 was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2009 to 2017. In 2010, the Japanese maker released the V-Star 950 standard model as an entry-level machine for the touring segment, part of the V-Star series comprised of motorcycles with different appearances and displacements.

Also in 2010, Yamaha launched the V-Star 950 Tourer, a standard model with additional touring equipment, including a passenger backrest for added comfort, side hard leather-wrapped saddlebags for extra storage, and a mid-sized windshield for more weather and wind protection.

In addition, the bike packed the same equipment as the standard model, such as eight-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels, a pulled-back handlebar, a low seating position, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, and a two-into-one chromed exhaust system.

Other features included an electric fuel pump, a steering lock integrated into the ignition switch, self-canceling turn signals, conventional passenger footpegs, a lean angle sensor that cuts off the engine in the event of a tip-over, an under-seat helmet holder, and upper and lower belt covers.

The 2010 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer was identical to the standard machine, except for the added touring accessories, carrying the same suspension, braking system, and 942 air-cooled V-twin engine.

The 942cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine could deliver an output power of 50 hp on tap at 5,600 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine power was transferred to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and a final belt drive.