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Light Touch…Heavy Hit

The sleek new 950 takes cruiser development to a sporty new level. Beyond the traditional air-cooled exterior you’ll find fuel injection, four-valve cylinder heads, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders and forged aluminium pistons that mean business.

The chassis design has been mass centralised with a carefully designed rigidity in the longitudinal, lateral, and torsional directions. Together with the large diameter, low profile front tyre and optimal front end weighting, this adds up to an outstanding handling performance in not only cruising, but on winding roads as well.

Take one ride on the new V-Star 950 and you’ll feel the manoeuvrability and punch of the new benchmark in middleweight cruising.

FEATURES

 ♦   The 942cc (57.5 cu. in) engine is an air-cooled SOHC 60° V twin. With four valves per head, a pent-roof shaped combustion chamber, and 9.0:1 compression ratio, this engine has been carefully designed to produce excellent power characteristics – and best-in-class acceleration.
♦   To keep friction loss to a minimum and help the engine achieve the ideal performance characteristics, special compact roller-type rocker arms with needle bearings are used.
♦   Combustion chamber shape was precisely engineered to direct the fuel air charge into the centre of the piston for faster combustion and maximum power. Ceramic-composite-plated cylinders provide excellent heat dissipation and reduced oil consumption.
♦   High-quality forged aluminium pistons have a lightweight, high-strength compact design that contributes to reduce vibration.
♦   Lack of engine counterbalancer allows V-twin character to rumble as it should. This also contributes to simplicity and less operating noise.
♦   Sophisticated fuel injection is used on the V Star 950. The injectors are four-hole, two-directional types with spray aimed at the valve surfaces. That produces good fuel atomisation for faster and more complete combustion which contributes to excellent drivability. The fuel injection system also adopts an ISC (Idling Speed Control) valve for outstanding idling stability.
♦   Lubrication is provided by a simple, reliable wet sump system.
 ♦   The steel double-cradle frame is long and low, contributing to the bike’s spacious 2435mm overall length and 1685mm wheelbase. That means a great ride to go along with the great looks.
♦   With a seat height a mere 675mm off the pavement, one of the lowest around, and a fuel tank that’s made as narrow as possible where it meets the seat, it is easy for most riders to put both feet firmly on the ground.
 ♦   The big 18-inch front wheel helps deliver this cruiser motorcycle’s sporty handling characteristics and “Sport Classic” cruiser looks. The low-profile 130/70-18 tyre is mounted on a newly designed 8-spoke lightweight aluminium wheel. The 170/70-16 bias ply rear tire adds a beefy look and helps transfer all that torque and power to the pavement.
♦   Large 320mm front and 298mm rear discs provide strong braking capacity with excellent feel.
♦   Front forks feature big 41mm tubes, and rear suspension is a bottom-link-type monocross shock. Settings are calibrated to deliver a plush ride that is increasingly firm as the suspension is compressed for good handling and comfort over bigger bumps in the road.
♦   The V Star 950 has a wonderfully light feel. Surprisingly, even though it has a full-size chassis, the bike weighs just 278kg with a full tank of fuel and all fluids
 ♦   Newly designed large-diameter meter is mounted on the fuel tank for a traditional look. Meter functions include speedometer, fuel level warning light, oil level warning light, and odometer with two trip meter functions, fuel trip meter, and clock display. The LCD display illumination can be adjusted using a right side handlebar switch.

SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE/IGNITION/TRANSMISSION
Type	Air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-type 2-cylinder, 4-valve, SOHC
Displacement - (cc)	942
Bore Stroke - (mm)	85.0 x 83.0
Compression	9.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Fuel Management	Fuel injection
Ignition	TCI
Starter	Electric
Fueltank - (L)	17
Oil Capacity - (L)	4
Transmission	Constant mesh, 5-speed
Final Transmission	Belt Drive
CHASSIS
Frame Type	Steel Double Cradle
Length - (mm)	2435
Width - (mm)	985
Height - (mm)	1080
Seat Height - (mm)	675
Wheelbase - (mm)	1685
Clearance - (mm)	145
Wet Weight - (kg)	278 with 17 litres of fuel
FRONT END
Suspension Front	Telescopic forks, with 135mm of travel
Tyres Front	130/70-18M/C 63H
Brakes Front	Single disc, ø 320 mm
REAR END
Suspension Rear	Swingarm, with 110mm of travel
Tyres Rear	170/70B16M/C 75H
Brakes Rear	Single disc, ø 298 mm