| DragStar 950 | |
| Aka: | V Star 950, XVS950/XVS950A Midnight Star |
| Manufacturer: | Star Motorcycles |
| Parent Company: | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Production: | 2009–2017 |
| Class: | Cruiser |
| Engine: | 942NaN air-cooled, fuel-injected 60° V-twin; SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore Stroke: | 85mm83mm |
| Compression: | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed: | 90mi/h |
| Power: | 50hp at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque: | 58.2lbft at 3,500 rpm |
| Ignition: | Transistor controlled ignition |
| Transmission: | 5-speed; multi-plate wet clutch |
| Frame: | Double-cradle steel |
| Suspension: | Front: telescopic fork, 5.3inches travel; Rear: single shock, 4.3inches travel |
| Brakes: | Hydraulic disc; 320mm front, 298mm rear |
| Tires: | Front: 130/70-18M/C 63H; Rear: 170/70-16M/C 75H |
| Rake Trail: | 32.0°, 5.7inches |
| Wheelbase: | 66.3inches |
| Length: | 95.9inches |
| Width: | 39.4inches |
| Height: | 42.5inches |
| Seat Height: | 26.5inches |
| Wet Weight: | Standard: 613lb; Touring 657lb |
| Fuel Capacity: | 4.4gal |
| Fuel Consumption: | 47mpgus |
| Related: | Yamaha DragStar 250, Yamaha DragStar 650, Yamaha DragStar 1100, Yamaha V Star 1300 |
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.[1] Introduced in 2009 with a base MSRP of,[2] the DragStar 950 has a 942cc, fuel injected V-twin engine[3] with a 60° V angle,[2] which produces approximately [2] [4] [5] and 58.2lbft of torque.[2] The transmission is a five-speed manual with a multi-plate wet clutch and final belt drive.[3] The bike was designed as an entry-level cruiser motorcycle[4] and is available in standard and touring versions.[4]
The DragStar 950 has received generally positive reviews[2] [4] [5] and was awarded V Twin Magazine's "Metric of the Year" award for 2009.[6]