XV950R

2016 Yamaha XV950R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Yamaha XV950R custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 942 cc (57.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 51.4 HP (37.5 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 79.5 Nm (58.6 lb-ft) at 8,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 54.6 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XV950R measures 251 kg (553 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 690 mm (27.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,570 mm (61.8 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2014 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.