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2012 Yamaha V Star 950 Base Specs

SUMMARY

The 2012 Yamaha V Star 950 Base is a Cruiser Style Motorcycle equipped with an 942cc, Air Cooled, V Twin, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Manual Transmission.

It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The V Star 950 Base has Front Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes. The V Star 950 Base weighs -50102- lbs. and has -50014- inches of ground clearance.

The V Star 950 Base was introduced in 2009 and is Carryover for 2012. It includes a 12 month Limited warranty.

MSRP: $8,490 Monthly Payment*: $142

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	V Star 950
Year	2012
Class	Cruiser
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$8,490
PRICE
Warranty	12
Engine
Cylinders	2
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	942
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Air
Engine Type	V Twin
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	2
Seat Height (in)	26.6
Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.6
Front Travel (in)	5.3
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	4.3
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)
Trail (in)	5.7
Width (in)	39.4
Wheelbase (in)	66.3
Length (in)	95.9
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	4.5
Misc
Major Revision Year	2009
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser
Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)
Transmission
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Transmission Type	Manual
Reverse	No
Brakes
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/70 R16 75H
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/70 R18 63H

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KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

The base price of the 2012 Yamaha V Star 950 Base Motorcycle is $8490. This is $202.33 more expensive than its competition.

The V Twin engine in the 2012 Yamaha V Star 950 Base Motorcycle has a displacement of 942 cc which is 13.26% more than its competition.

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KEY FACTS
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Model	V Star 950
Year	2012
Class	Cruiser
Country of Origin	Japan
MSRP	$8,490

PRICE
Warranty	12

Engine
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	942
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Starter	Electric
Cooling	Air
Engine Type	V Twin

Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	2
Seat Height (in)	26.6

Front Suspension
Front Suspension Size (in)	1.6
Front Travel (in)	5.3
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	4.3
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm

Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in)
Trail (in)	5.7
Width (in)	39.4
Wheelbase (in)	66.3
Length (in)	95.9

Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	4.5

Misc
Major Revision Year	2009
Year	2012
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser

Weight
Dry Weight (lbs)

Transmission
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Reverse	No

Brakes
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc

Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/70 R16 75H
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/70 R18 63H