How big is a star V Star 950 tourer?
2009 Star V Star 950 Tourer The 950 is an all-new bike, based on old principles. The air-cooled, wet-sump, 60-degree V-twin has an almost square bore and stroke of 85mm x 83mm; for a capacity of 942cc.
What kind of handling does a Star 950 have?
On the 950 the handling is quite good, very light, very easy. Rake of 32 degrees and trail of 5.7 inches provides a nice compromise between quick steering, useful on the hairpin curves, and in-line stability, good to have at 90 mph.
What kind of drive does a Jett Star 950 have?
On the Jett Tuning Dynojet dyno the V Star 950 cranked out 47.3 horses at 5,800 rpm at the rear wheel, and 56.1 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm. Primary drive is by helical-cut gears, through a cable-actuated clutch and five-speed gearbox, and a belt final drive.
Is the 2012 Yamaha V Star 950 a good bike?
The 2012 V-Star 950 offers middleweight performance in user friendly, confidence inspiring package that will appeal to entry level riders right through to seasoned veterans. The V-Star 950 offers an exciting combination of excellent engine performance and character with plenty of power for longer highway adventures.
What’s the price of a Star 950 tourer?
The price is competitive, but more importantly one needs to evaluate the feel and look of the machine. The V Star 950 Tourer does everything well and its price point is very good, so if you like the look you really can’t go wrong. 2009 Star V Star 950 Tourer Motorcycle Review Specifications Chart. Base Price: $8,990.
What kind of gas mileage does a V Star 950 get?
With the engine mounting position slightly forward for optimum front-rear weight distribution and its large, 18-inch front wheel, V Star 950 has outstanding handling performance. The V Star 950 achieves fuel economy up to an estimated 47 mpg* with a fuel tank that holds 4.5 gallons of gas. Fender are real steel, front and rear.
On the 950 the handling is quite good, very light, very easy. Rake of 32 degrees and trail of 5.7 inches provides a nice compromise between quick steering, useful on the hairpin curves, and in-line stability, good to have at 90 mph.
What causes a pit bike engine to sputter?
The problem of having an engine “sputter” is typically caused by a fuel system issue. For pit bikes with smaller cc displacement engines, in order for a cylinder to fire efficiently, three separate components must work together; the fuel delivery system (carburetor), the ignition coil and wires and the spark plug.
2009 Star V Star 950 Tourer The 950 is an all-new bike, based on old principles. The air-cooled, wet-sump, 60-degree V-twin has an almost square bore and stroke of 85mm x 83mm; for a capacity of 942cc.
The problem of having an engine “sputter” is typically caused by a fuel system issue. For pit bikes with smaller cc displacement engines, in order for a cylinder to fire efficiently, three separate components must work together; the fuel delivery system (carburetor), the ignition coil and wires and the spark plug.
On the Jett Tuning Dynojet dyno the V Star 950 cranked out 47.3 horses at 5,800 rpm at the rear wheel, and 56.1 lb-ft of torque at 3,200 rpm. Primary drive is by helical-cut gears, through a cable-actuated clutch and five-speed gearbox, and a belt final drive.