Yamaha XVS950A
Manufacturer | Yamaha |
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Also called | XVS 950A Midnight Star, XVS950A Midnight Star, XVS950A |
Production | 2009 - 2018 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | v2, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 85.0mm x 83.0mm |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Horse Power | 50.29 HP (37.5 KW) @ 5500RPM |
Torque | 58.64 ft/lbs (79.5 Nm) @ 8100RPM |
Ignition type | tci |
Battery | 9.0:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: belt |
Suspension | Front: telescopic forks, 41 mm Rear: swingarm |
Brakes | Front: single disc. hydraulic. abs. Rear: single disc. hydraulic. abs: |
Front Tire | 130/70-18 |
Rear Tire | 170/70-16 |
Wheelbase | 61.81 inches (1570 mm) |
Dimensions | L 95.87 inches (2435 mm) W 38.78 inches (985 mm) H 42.52 inches (1080 mm) |
Seat height | 26.57 inches (675 mm) |
Weight | (dry), 278.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
Oil capacity | 1.14 Gallon (4.30 Liters) |
Fuel consumption | 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha XVS950A was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2009 and 2018. Max torque was 58.64 ft/lbs (79.5 Nm) @ 8100 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.29 HP (37.5 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 85.0mm bore x 83.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 942.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multiple disc.
Chassis
It came with a 130/70-18 front tire and a 170/70-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic. abs. in the front and a single disc. hydraulic. abs: in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic forks, 41 mm while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The XVS950A was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 61.81 inches (1570 mm) long.
2013 Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star
The 2012 XVS950A Midnight Star is a nifty entry-lever cruiser Yamaha has in store for Europe, packing the more affordable price of smaller bikes with the traditional impeccable craftsmanship the brand has been offering for so many years now. A scaled-down version of the bigger bikes in the family, the XVS950A retains the bobber attire and the lines which have made so many riders fall in love with these machines.
With a low seat, even riders with a shorter inseam will find it easy to control and balance the bike at low speed or when stopped. The long and low frame ensures great stability once the wheels are rolling and you'll be surprised how nimble the bike is in fact, despite its big cruiser looks. The cast rims and chunky 2-into-1 exhaust add even more modern DNA to this bike, making it a desirable machine for both young and seasoned riders.