2012 Yamaha V Star 950 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Yamaha V Star 950 relies on a 942.3 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 676 mm (26.6 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 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 341 km (212 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.
Theoretical Range
~341 km (212 mi)
Engine
Displacement942.3 ccm (57.50 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details60° V twin. Forged aluminum pistons.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke85.0 x 83.0 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission Details3-way catalyst technology
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel double-cradle
Rake32.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, 5.3-in travel
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, 4.3-in travel
Wheelbase1684 mm (66.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-18
Rear Tyre170/70-16
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Wheels8-spoke cast
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.278.1 kg (613.0 pounds)
Seat Height676 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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