Yamaha V-Star 950 suspension setup and specs
Yamaha V-Star 950, 2009 to 2017: adjustable rear preload, 675 mm (26.6 in) seat height, 135 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure.
Yamaha V-Star 950
Adjusters this bike has
| Front preload | Not adjustable |
| Front rebound | Not adjustable |
| Front compression | Not adjustable |
| Rear preload | Adjustable |
| Rear rebound | Not adjustable |
| Rear compression | Not adjustable |
Suspension travel and hardware
| Front suspension travel | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Rear suspension travel | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Fork diameter | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec
| Front, solo | 33 psi · 2.3 bar |
| Rear, solo | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front, two up | 33 psi · 2.3 bar |
| Rear, two up | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| Front tire | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-16 |
Weight, seat height and geometry
| Wheelbase | 1685 mm (66.3 in) |
| Rake | 32° |
| Trail | 102 mm (4.0 in) |
| Seat height | 675 mm (26.6 in) |
| Front brake | Hydraulic disc, single |
| Rear brake | Hydraulic disc, single |
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