Yamaha V Star 950

[@ronaldsmith7601]

I just got my motorcycle license and I'm 58 years old. Bought a used 2012 950 tourer and I love it. Did a lot of research on bikes before I bought it. Great bike. Way to go Yamaha!

[@akfox38]

How tall are you? Do you think someone 6'2 will be comfortable? I'm going to check one out this Friday

[@PAPILINDO24VA]

I got a blue 2012 V star 950cc a week ago and I love it =)

[@Bastikovski99]

It's crazy how cheap those things are. The value you get for Japanese cruisers in general is amazing. I bought a 2007 Suzuki Boulevard s50 a couple years ago for $3000 and its awesome.

[@chedizl]

I got the same bike OG! I’m just not as old

[@TheOldestStoner]

I just got my motorcycle license and I'm 58 years old. Honestly and I'm looking at this exact bike coincidence I think not.

[@jamesbeyor6180]

I got a 2013 950 V Star. Love the bike. I'm 6 '2" and 240 lbs . Taken it on many day rides doing 200 -400 miles in a day .

[@dennispusey8664]

Been a sport rider most of my life, really enjoy my 2010 V-star 950, would take it anywhere.

[@Eagle10300]

I have one. It's the best ever! Mines black but wished it was maroon Man! Japan made, rock solid and go with mustang seat and Cobra slip on! You got yourself a reliable and fantastic bike!! Hit the road and enjoy!!

[@marcinpiak3540]

Nice review and some good shots of bike and rider. Many thanks, chaps. Ride safe.

[@TheRosko33]

i have the same exact bikeand everything he said is spot on..very comfy to ride light nimble powers there when yu want it..flashy but not over board..front break is a lil on the weak side but the rear totally makes up for it..easy for no hands riding..good shocks all around a nice mid weight cruiser..mine is the same color and everything with 5300 miles...luv it

[@Mach1Airspace]

Had mine for over a year. Loved it but was always looking for a 6th gear. Traded it in on a Vulcan Voyager, with yeah, you guessed it, a 6th gear and never looked back.

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

Totally different class of motorcycle...

[@Mach1Airspace]

@@anthonysilvestri4946So’s my new Harley Ultra Limited I ride now.

[@artiecisneros4691]

I test drove a 2010 V Star 950 with 13000 mils. and with exception of the foot controls, I really liked it. I would rather just have regular foot pegs instead of those floorboards or whatever they're called. I'd also get rid of the heel shifter; I have one on the Royal Enfield Meteor. (I wish the Meteor came with real forward controls instead of the Wanna-Be's) Thanks for sharing the video.

[@BracesandBoots1]

I have a 2012 with a sidecar on it. Those wider handle bars help with turning which is much more physically than turning a bike without a sidecar.

[@RetiredTony]

gorgeous bike

[@gabrielnaranjo271]

I own one. By far the best

[@clovissimpson6045]

I have one and I love it so much just good to go

[@Group_Anonymous]

V twin brakes are meant to be used 50-50 as opposed to sporty bikes which are like 90-10

[@baltsosser]

Were the hinges on the saddlebags made of durable metal on that model...or were they made of plastic that has a tendency to shatter if someone opens up a car door into it in a parking lot? The bill for mine is $770 because the hinges are only sold as part of t entire saddlebag assembly on the 1300 Tourer.

[@Jodyrides]

The benefits of only having a single disc out with the detractors of having a second disc in the front. The second disc is unsprung wait. I’m guessing around seven or 8 pounds. Porsche uses titanium Lugnuts to save a few ounces per wheel. You’re also fighting a Second gyroscope, when you have a second disk. Have you ever held a spinning gyroscope in your hand, they don’t want to change directions. then you’re fighting flywheel effect. A flywheel has to be accelerated, That takes power to spin up a heavy flywheel like a second disc. Then you’re fighting brake pad drag, Jack, your bike up and try to give the front wheel one spin by hand, you’ll see how much drag a disc brake has, a second disc is double the drag. they don’t put two discs on each wheel of cars or trucks, you can lock that front wheel with two fingers with a single disc. You don’t need a 500 hp front brake on a motorcycle for street use.. many big, heavy bikes, have integrated breaking .. when you use just the front brake lever on many big, heavy, heavy touring bikes, you’re only using a single desk unless you’re using both the back and the front brake, Yamaha, Honda, moto guzzi breva, and others have this system invented by moto guzzi back in the 70s.. Having a second front disc has one benefit, it makes the bike break in a straight line from very high speeds because it will pull on both fork, legs evenly. This is also a detractor when breaking in corners, because it pulls on both fork legs at the same time when using the front brakes. When you have two, it will pull the wheel straight and make the bike tried to stand up in corners corners The bottom line is, a single Desk is a great benefit over a dual disc set up on a motorcycle for street use

[@byzantine1107]

Had a 2012 for 8 years. Always pressing the gear shift for that non-existent 6th gear. Traded it in on a 2014 Road King. The stock seat was painful. Yamaha dumped the VStar line.

[@Hirthirthirt]

where is a Yamaha 2500? We need this one

[@brdhus]

Nice video, but it seems there are always sport bike guys doing reviews on cruisers.

[@deathangel3690]

Got me a 2012 vstar 950 tourer raven edition

[@bamaramify]

why does no one ever bring up 2 up seating

[@yoso585]

Fantastic at 2 up after I adjusted the rear shock fully. Count on upgrading the seats on this bike if you intend longer riding. Nothing wrong with a Mustang.

[@bryb9442]

Nice review but, the rider looks like he's about 5' 2", what about for a taller rider in the 6' range?

[@AnthonysWestTexasRides]

+Bry B I am 5'11" and 215 lbs. My 950 tourer fits me absolutely amazingly!

[@bryb9442]

Cool, thanks Anthony. I ended up going with the 2014 Stryker

[@AnthonysWestTexasRides]

Bry B Nice! Any Yamaha cruiser 950 and up it's gonna be a good bike!

[@RexRacer7]

I know I'm a bit late to the party,... but, hopefully, someone else, who recently stumbled across this video, will find my reply to your query helpful. ... "Height", in itself, doesn't really mean a whole lot when it comes to finding a bike that's comfortable for you. ... It's all in your inseam, your wingspan, and your flexibility!... I'm 5'11", and this bike absolutely KILLS my Bee-Hind!... Right around the tailbone!... 😭 I went on a hour long ride, and my ass was sore for days!.. 😢 Not the bottom portion, where I sit, but, rather, the upper part of my butt!... The part that's in contact with the "mini" backrest of the seat. Right around the tailbone, but not necessarily the tailbone itself. But, rather, my upper butt cheeks. Aside from that, the reach to the handlebars, for me, was VERY comfortable!... Albeit, after finagling the handlebars' "setting", so as to adjust it to my liking!.. 😌 As a final note,... I'm NOT proportioned like your "typical" 5'11" person!... I'm proportioned more like a... model (hint hint). ... I have a 34" inseam, which would be more akin to what a "typical" 6'1"/6'2" person would have. Hope this helps!.. 😋

[@TheXopony]

This the same engine as in the bolt id guess .

[@birdman4434]

No need for two disk rotors up front in my opinion. Plenty of stopping power with one.

[@leviwyant5287]

I got a Vstar 950 2010. Anyone know where I can get a bullet fairing for it?

[@Diesel6Power]

oops, sorry - tsukayu.com

[@tipturkey1283]

it's sounds like an ad from the 90s o.0

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

Bro the front and rear brake are designed to be used together - maybe you should go back and take the beginners rider course again? 🙂

[@leviwyant5287]

Also, what is the turning like on this bike? I have yet to take mine out since I just completed my safety course. Basically, I don't want to scrape the foot pegs... any advice here?

[@RexRacer7]

If you're talking about scraping the passenger foot pegs on this bike,... if you're leaned over far enough to accomplish this feat,... you'd better start kissing your Bee-Hind goodbye!...😘 Hence,... if you're leaned over far enough to cause your passenger foot pegs to scrape,... your FLOORBOARDS will most definitely ALSO be feeling the pavement!.. 😋 But, YES/absolutely, your floorboards WILL scrape... if you lean it far enough, on "everyday" turns!... It's definitely NOT a sport bike. .. 😌 Bu'ut,... fortunately, this bike comes equipped with REPLACEABLE scrape plates. ... A'and,... they're made of some type of "non-sparking" metal!... I don't know how many times I've scraped those things going around a turn (I come from a sport-bike rider background, BTW. .. 😌), and not ONCE have I seen them kick up some sparks!.. 😉

[@bubacat1108]

ONE guys opion

[@timtime88]

V Sar