V Star 950: New from the Ground Up (WomenRidersNow.com)
Model(s) covered: 2008 Yamaha V Star 950
It's always exciting when a brand new motorcycle enters the picture. Say hello to Star Motorcycles V Star 950, new from the ground up -- new frame, new engine, new everything. Star is the cruiser line of bikes from Yamaha. It was inevitable we'd see this new V Star 950 hit the market. Kawasaki's Vulcan 900 was introduced in model year 2007 has been well received virtually redefining the middleweight category as bikes with engine sizes from 900cc to 1300cc. No longer does the industry view a 650cc motorcycle as a middleweight as was the case when the V Star Custom and Classic (650cc) was introduced in 1999.
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