| Attribute | Yamaha XV950 Racer 2015 × | Yamaha V Star 950 2014 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2014 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha XV950 Racer | Yamaha V Star 950 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 942 | 942.3 |
| Power (kw) | 37.5 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 79.5 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 85 | 85 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Constant Mesh | - |
| Ignition | TCI | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Clutch | Wet, Multiple Disc | Multiplate wet clutch |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-1 exhaust pipe | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, 41 mm | Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Single shock, 4.3-in travel |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 298 |
| Frame type | Double cradle | Steel double-cradle frame |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 130/70-M18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 170/70-M16 |
| Wheels | 12-spoke cast wheels, black | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | - |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | - |
| Trail (mm) | 130 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Tank-mounted speedometer |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,570 | 1,684 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 251 | 278.1 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,290 | 2,436 |
| Overall width (mm) | 830 | 1,001 |
| Seat height (mm) | 690 | 676 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 4 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12 | 17.03 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.3 | - |