2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer, Serious middleweight performance in user friendly, confidence inspiring package.

Power, handling, comfort and style. The all new 2009 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer offers serious middleweight performance in user friendly, confidence inspiring package. Lightweight, easy handling and a low seat height will appeal to new riders, while seasoned veterans will appreciate the comfort of the Tourer’s windshield, locking saddlebags and passenger backrest. Discover your free spirit…whether commuting to work or exploring back roads.

Introducing a brand new casual touring cruiser that is fun to ride, easy to operate and easy to afford.

The new V-Star 950 features a full size chassis, high quality fit and finish plus the most sought after touring items. A new, fuel injected 942cc V-Twin takes care of the “go” while a super low seat height, light agile handling plus windshield and saddlebags will appeal to veteran and “newbie” riders alike.

Right Bike. Right Time. Right Now.

Mee the all-new 2009 V Star 950, a bike with the Roadliner’s long and low neostreamline style and stance, scaled down to a more manageable size and price range. The Tourer includes a windshield, leather-wrapped hard sidebags, and a passenger backrest.

2009 Yamaha V-Star 950 Tourer Highlights:

47 MPG
All new, air-cooled, 942cc, SOHC, 4-valve, V-Twin power plant
Long, low, agile chassis with windshield, backrest & saddlebags

Key Features:

ALL-NEW FOR 2009
Whether heading out on the open road or commuting to work or school, the V Star Tourer is ready to roll out with a windshield, leather-wrapped hard sidebags, and a passenger backrest.
As a new benchmark in middleweight cruiser class, the V Star 950 Tourer brings it all together in an exciting new package. A muscular 942cc air-cooled V-twin engine with plenty of distinctive, big-cruiser character and pulsing torque feel. A full-sized chassis for spacious comfort, with a long, low look that also means an extra-low seat height so valued by riders without extra-long inseams. Sporty, responsive handling that makes riding on curvy back roads or commuting around town as much fun as cruising the open highway. V Star 950 Tourer has the credentials to appeal to seasoned riders just as much as those looking for an entry-level, confidence-inspiring machine.

The new 942cc 60° V-twin engine is both simple and sophisticated. Traditional air cooling is used, but this engine also has four-valve cylinder heads, ceramic-composite-lined cylinders, forged aluminum pistons, and fuel injection for spirited performance. A straightforward SOHC design is used, with special compact roller-type rocker arms, helps to keep the top end lighter for more mass centralization. The stylish 2-into-1 exhaust system has been meticulously tuned to provide an exceptionally