YAMAHA V-Star 950 Tourer (2014-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2014, Yamaha released the V-Star 950 machine, along with the more touring-oriented Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer. Both machines were identical, except for the Tourer version that packed additional long-distance accessories.

As standard, the Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer packed the same features as the standard model, including a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with an integrated instrument panel, a pulled-back handlebar, a round headlight, bullet-style turn signals, steel fenders, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

In addition to its standard features, the 2015 Yamaha V-Star 950 tourer was equipped with a passenger backrest for enhanced comfort, a mid-sized windscreen with better wind and weather protection, and hard leather-wrapped saddlebags for increased storage capabilities.

The bike was built on a double-cradle steel frame that offered excellent rigidity and lowes seat height in its class, making it easy for seasoned, shorter, and beginner riders to reach the ground.

In the suspension department, the bike was handled by a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The stopping power was delivered by a dual-piston caliper with a 320 mm disc mounted on the front wheel and a single-piston caliper with a 289 mm disc mounted on the rear wheel.

The 2015 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer was powered by a 942cc air-cooled V-twin engine fed by an electronically controlled fuel injection system, boasting 50 hp at 5,600 rpm and 79 Nm (58 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.