Comparison of Yamaha V Star 950 2009 and Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2011

Attribute	Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2011 ×	Yamaha V Star 950 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)	2011	2009
Make	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model	Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star	Yamaha V Star 950
Category	Custom / cruiser	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	V2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Injection	Injection
Displacement (cm³)	942	942
Power (kw)	38.6	-
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	-	5
Cooling system	Air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Belt
Torque (Nm)	76.8	-
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)
Ignition	TCI	TCI
Clutch	Wet, Multiple Disc	-
Lubrication system	Wet sump	-
Compression	9.0:1	9.0:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic forks, 41 mm	Telescopic fork, 5.3-in.travel
Rear suspension	Swingarm	Single shock, 4.3-in travel
Front brakes	Double disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	298	298
Frame type	Steel Double Cradle	-
Front tyre	130/70-M18	130/70-M18
Rear tyre	170/70-B16	170/70-M16
Trail (mm)	145	145
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	32
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	black blue	candy red raven tommy blue
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,685	1,684
Kerb weight (kg)	278	277.6
Overall height (mm)	1,080	1,080
Overall length (mm)	2,435	2,436
Overall width (mm)	1,000	1,001
Seat height (mm)	675	673
Ground clearance (mm)	145	-
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	17	16.65
Oil capacity (l)	4	-