| Attribute | Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic 2009 × | Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2010 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic | Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. (2) 37mm Mikuni throttle position sensor | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1065.2 | 942 |
| Power (kw) | - | 38.6 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.34 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 95 | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | 75 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 123.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | TCI |
| Clutch | - | Wet, multiple-disc |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 282 | 298 |
| Frame type | Steel; hidden shock | Steel double cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 130/70-M18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 170/70-B16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 114 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 145 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,646 | 1,685 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 284.9 | 278 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,080 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,464 | 2,435 |
| Overall width (mm) | 945 | 1,000 |
| Seat height (mm) | 709 | 675 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17.03 | 17 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 4 |