2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer

2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$8,990
Dealers
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2009
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
V Star 950 Tourer
Year
2009
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
85 / 3.35
Stroke (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Displacement (cc/ci)
942 / 57.5
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
47
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/70 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.3 / 109.2
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.99
Width (in/mm)
39.4 / 1000.8
Height (in/mm)
42.5 / 1079.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
66.3 / 1684
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
11.9
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
658 / 298.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.4 / 16.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.43
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.5 / 673.1
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
Detachable
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Tank Guard
No
Belt Guard
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield Lowers
No
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
No
Height
Mid
Side Case Material
Leather
Number Of Side Cases
2
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Leather Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
17 reviews
  • Smooth
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 27, 2014

    I have a 2001 Suzuki VL800 with custom pipe (cobra) jeted carb and the K&N Intake she will move and you really feel like you hauling butt but after buying a 2009 vstar 950 tour it all about being smooth with the same performance ,the ride is smooth the throttle response is smooth ,

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  • Good Value
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 28, 2012

    Owned since new in July 2009. I've been very pleased with this bike. Great on fuel and looks like a bigger bike than it actually is. I've had people ask me if it's a 1300 or 1500. My only criticism is the brakes are a bit weak and could benefit from twin calipers up front for sure. Other than ...

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  • Gas tank fill guard
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 07, 2011

    Love my 2009 950 Tourer, getting 50+ mpg on my routine ride to work. My ONLY dislike is the guard in the filler neck on the gas tank. Pumps here in Prosser, WA pump too fast and the neck of the fill tubes overflows. Tried to get a trickle flow or pump by short, quick trips of the pump handle and ...

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  • Needs better seats
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 07, 2011

    Bought the bike as a leftover 2009 after the 2011's came out. Got a great deal.

    The first thing you notice is the seat will just wear your rear end out within 20 min. I replaced the seat with a Mustang the first chance i got. I have also added Cobra slip on's, K-N air filters and a larger ...

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  • Perfect bike for a beginner
    By  (I am an Owner) on Nov 26, 2010

    Purchased my dark cherry V-Star 950 Tourer on 11/20/10 and drove it home on 11/22/10. I did all the research and look at all the other manufacturers from A to Z. However, I always came back the V-Star. It's not too big or too small for my 6" 167lb frame. Throttle, shifting, weight, breaking, ...

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  • LOVE IT!!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 23, 2010

    Aug 23, 2010 - I'm a 54 year old guy, 6'0, 195#, this is just my second bike, got my first one last May (2009) a used 2007 650 V-Star Custom...didn't think I would ever want to give it up, but this 950 Tourer made me think again. Just took delivery of it this past Saturday, already 377 miles on ...

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  • You will be suprised
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 20, 2010

    This is a great bike, low, torquey, easy to handle and tons of pwer. The gears are great and direct.The fuel injection is fantastic start motor and go no warming up or messin with choke. The saddle bags have tons of room. The riding position is the most comfortable of the Suzuki, Kawasaki and Honda ...

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  • Late life rider
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 14, 2010

    Had back surgery 3 years ago and a new hip Dec 2009. One month after surgery I got my right leg over the old Sportster saddle and figured this 74 year old body had one more bike in it, so I ordered the Yamaha 950 Tourer that I had been drooling over for 5 months. Two months of riding have shown the ...

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  • 7 th bike & it's a keeper!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 22, 2010

    Ridden Honda's & Suzuki's all my life, but this beats them all! Seat is the only weak area, but thats what red lights are for, stretching. Lots of jam & vibration is minimal. I'd recommend this bike to any one.

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  • Best Bike for the buck
    By  (I am an Owner) on Feb 15, 2010

    I have been riding bikes for the past 40 years and have had my fair share of them from a honda 125 to a Vulcan 1500 with a couple of scooters and a much hated HD. The 950, for an older rider such as myself is just about the perfect bike. Its still big enough to play on the highway and ride for days ...

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  • What A Cruiser
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 11, 2009

    I had gotten out of cruisers several years ago and gone into sport touring models. I also own a 2008 Triumph Tiger 1050, which I have had for over a year now. I love the Triumph but it's tall and top heavy and my old 71 year old legs aren't all that steady these days. I plan to keep it also but ...

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  • Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 10, 2009

    I was very leary about this bike because I'm 6'1" and 250 lbs. I thought it might be a little to small however it fits me perfectly and has great power, great handling at a great price. If you're looking for a starter bike this is the one.

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  • Best all a round mid size cruiser going.
    By  (I am an Owner) on Aug 20, 2009

    I've owned more bikes these past 20 years than I care to remember, including most Yamaha cruisers.

    At 67, I was looking for a "last bike" and searched the mid sized cruiser market pretty heavy, before buying the V Star 950 Tourer.

    With all the end of the close out deals ...

    Great handling,power and sound. The Tourer package has a great assortment of accessories for only about $600 more than the standard. Love the solid wind screen, and the bags are fantastic. I've just installed my chrome bag guards and side rails this evening.

    I'm not a Silver person, but chose this color because it looked fantastic on this particular bike, especially with the great chrome. BTW: steel fenders are a BIG deal with me.

    The V Star's 1100's and 1300's are closing out at a little less money, but come no where close to this "Cruiser of the Year."

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  • Great First Bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 11, 2009

    Just bought my V*950 tourer in Dark Cherry last month. The 950 is my first bike. I've always wanted a yamaha 1100 and then I saw the 950! I'm 6'1" and 230 lbs. My wife suggested I get this one instead of the 1100. Its cheaper, fuel injected and has cast aluminum wheels (no tuning spokes). And ...

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  • Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 09, 2009

    My 5'3" wife has been searching for a tourer for years. The V-Star 950 Tourer is it! Great power, saddle bags, windshield, foot boards. Everything she was looking for all in a factory package. She loves it!!!! Yamaha made this tourer, supposedly for the height challanged and it does that. She ...

    Again I must restate, she loves the bike even with these inconviences which we will overcome. Even if Yamaha doesn't offer aftermarket parts.

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  • V Star 950 Tourer
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 01, 2009

    Just bought the 950 Tourer and have been loving it ever since. I haven't ridden for 30 years, so this would be an intro bike for me. It rides well and is easy to handle. It has the power and feel of a bigger bike, but is still small enough for a beginner to handle with no problems. It doesn't ...

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  • Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 29, 2009

    I wasent sure untill i sat on it and took off. This bike has the body and power of an 1100 V Star. It handles nicely, and you can beat the price! If you are looking for a good bike to ride or a good starter bike this is the one!

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