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2012 Star V Star 950 |
Available Colors |
Candy Red, Liquid Silver |
The 2012 V Star 950 has a starting MSRP of $8 490 which is a reasonable price to pay for a member of the class of cruisers the average price is $13 250 A 12-month factory warranty from Star helps protect new buyers |
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Price MSRP |
8490 |
Factory Warranty Length |
8490 |
With a curb weight of 613 lbs it is heavier than the norm: the average cruiser has a curb weight of 507 lbs |
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Curb Weight |
613 |
The average 2012 motorcycle gets a combined 42 miles per gallon The V Star 950 is 12 more efficient at 47 MPG |
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Combined Gas Mileage |
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The V Star 950 is 95 9 inches long and 39 4 inches wide The wheelbase measures in at 66 3 inches a normal figure in this segment A seat height of 26 6 inches is 3 90 inches lower than the average motorcycles making this one of the best models for shorter riders |
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Seat Height |
26.6 |
Wheelbase |
66.3 inches |
Engine Configuration |
V-twin Compare V-twin Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Air-cooled |
Valvetrain |
SOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
85.0mm x 83.0mm |
Ignition |
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
Fuel System |
Fuel injection |
Fuel Capacity |
4.5 gallons |
Transmission |
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch |
Clutch |
multiplate wet clutch |
Final Drive |
Belt |
Frame |
double-downtube steel frame |
Front Suspension |
Telescopic fork, 5.3-in travel |
Rear Suspension |
Single shock, 4.3-in travel |
Front Travel |
5.3 inches |
Rear Travel |
4.3 inches |
Front Brake |
Hydraulic disc, 320mm |
Rear Brake |
Hydraulic disc, 298mm |
Front Tire Size |
130/70-18M/C 63H |
Rear Tire Size |
170/70-16 M/C 75H |
Front Wheel Type |
8-spoke cast |
Rear Wheel Type |
8-spoke cast |
Trail |
5.7 in |
Rake |
32u00b0 |