| MODEL | YAMAHA XVS 950 V-STAR 2009 - 2010 |
| Year | 2009 - 2010 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 942 cc / 57.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 85 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 38.6 kW / 52.4 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 7.8 kgf-m / 56.7 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | 35 mm dual bore throttle body fuel injection |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel double-cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm forks, 134 mm / 5.3 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Adjustable link Monocross, 110 mm / 4.3 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 320 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 298 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2435 mm / 95.9 in |
| Overall Width | 1000 mm / 39.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
| Seat Height | 675 mm / 26.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1685 mm / 66.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 278 kg / 611.6 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/70-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 170/70-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The XVS 950 V Star arrived for 2009 as Yamaha's larger air-cooled V-twin cruiser, sitting above the 650. Fuel injection, belt drive and a low seat gave it a smooth, easy character suited to newer riders and relaxed touring. It was sold as the DragStar 950 in some markets.
