2011 Yamaha V Star 950 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2011 Yamaha V Star 950 custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 942 cc (57.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 85.0 x 83.0 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the V Star 950 measures 278.1 kg (613 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 673 mm (26.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,684 mm (66.3 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 16.65-liter (4.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 333 km (207 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2009 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
