Production 2009–present | ||
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Also called V Star 950, XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star Engine 942 cc (57.5 cu in) air-cooled, fuel-injected 60° V-twin; SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder | ||
The Yamaha DragStar 950 (also known as the V Star 950 and the XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star) is a cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha Motor Company. Introduced in 2009 with a base MSRP of US$7,890, the DragStar 950 has a 942 cc (57.5 cu in), fuel injected V-twin engine with a 60° V angle, which produces approximately 50 horsepower (37 kW) and 58.2 pound-feet (78.9 N·m) of torque. The transmission is a five-speed manual with a multi-plate wet clutch and final belt drive. The bike was designed as an entry-level cruiser motorcycle and is available in standard and touring versions.
The DragStar 950 has received generally positive reviews and was awarded V Twin Magazine's "Metric of the Year" award for 2009.
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