Great bike, I am 5'5 185 lbs and just love this bike. I have a 2015 v-star 950. I ride between 10,000-12,000 miles a year. That's not to bad for living in Bills Country Western New York. I mostly ride to work and to my camp site both 100 mile round trips. The v-star 950 handles well and is a very stable bike. I normally, get about 50 miles to the gallon, and over 200 miles for a tank of gas. That's riding mostly back-roads with some highway 55-70 miles an hour. Remember New York speed limit is 65. Going to Americade in Lake George and Milwaukee Wisconsin this summer. I can't wait. Enjoy the ride and be safe and live to ride another day.
Something must be wrong with the bike you're reviewing. My V-Star 950 tourer got 53-58 miles to the gallon consistently and its engine was as smooth as silk. But I never tried to make any changes to the exhaust system. ** One more thing. On the highway I sometimes would catch myself trying to shift into a 6th Gear.
Wow, great video. I have a 2011 v-star 950 with cobra pipes and a cobra powerflow intake and the batwing fairing, I agree with everything your said about the power difference after the upgrades of after market part to help the airflow. I liked your comments on the batwing, I am 5' 11" and with the batwing I am pretty sure that I could have a smoke in my mouth while riding at 90 Km/h. Enjoy the ride.
I ride a Kawa Vulan 800 classic, mostly freeway at 70-85mph. It does the job, but now I'm looking at a 09 Yammy 1100 classic for more power & comfort. The 950 on this video is one I've also considered-great ride & great bike.
Hello. Thanks for this review. It helps ! I'm gonna buy this bike soon I hope. One thing is missing : an exterior view of your bike ! I'd like to see this batwing ;) .
Hey brother! Nice bike. I own a blue V Star 950 with Cobra exhaust, Cobra air intake, and Cobra fuel management tuner. On average, with occasional throttle therapy, I'm getting around 35 mpg. It's worth losing some fuel for performance! Enjoy the ride 😉
Great bike, I am 5'5 185 lbs and just love this bike. I have a 2015 v-star 950. I ride between 10,000-12,000 miles a year. That's not to bad for living in Bills Country Western New York. I mostly ride to work and to my camp site both 100 mile round trips. The v-star 950 handles well and is a very stable bike. I normally, get about 50 miles to the gallon, and over 200 miles for a tank of gas. That's riding mostly back-roads with some highway 55-70 miles an hour. Remember New York speed limit is 65. Going to Americade in Lake George and Milwaukee Wisconsin this summer. I can't wait. Enjoy the ride and be safe and live to ride another day.
Something must be wrong with the bike you're reviewing.
My V-Star 950 tourer got 53-58 miles to the gallon consistently and its engine was as smooth as silk.
But I never tried to make any changes to the exhaust system.
** One more thing. On the highway I sometimes would catch myself trying to shift into a 6th Gear.
Wow, great video. I have a 2011 v-star 950 with cobra pipes and a cobra powerflow intake and the batwing fairing, I agree with everything your said about the power difference after the upgrades of after market part to help the airflow. I liked your comments on the batwing, I am 5' 11" and with the batwing I am pretty sure that I could have a smoke in my mouth while riding at 90 Km/h. Enjoy the ride.
I ride a Kawa Vulan 800 classic, mostly freeway at 70-85mph. It does the job, but now I'm looking at a 09 Yammy 1100 classic for more power & comfort. The 950 on this video is one I've also considered-great ride & great bike.
Great video, I’ve read nothing but good reviews about the v star 950! I have a 2012.
Eric X thanks! I'm definitely glad I choose the 950, it's been great so far
Hello. Thanks for this review. It helps ! I'm gonna buy this bike soon I hope. One thing is missing : an exterior view of your bike ! I'd like to see this batwing ;) .
Hey brother! Nice bike. I own a blue V Star 950 with Cobra exhaust, Cobra air intake, and Cobra fuel management tuner. On average, with occasional throttle therapy, I'm getting around 35 mpg. It's worth losing some fuel for performance! Enjoy the ride 😉
I had to get a Corbin seat. The OEM seat seems to be the biggest issue. Otherwise, I love this bike, even for long trips. Jeralo
Damn you stole that bike! One of the best deals I've ever heard. Peace brother.
tccoup355 yeah, I got extremely lucky on finding this bike!
i ride my vstar 250 cc at 85 mph all day and it does fine .....why wouldn't this bike do better ?????
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Dang dude, you stole it!! Cool bike too! Ride safe man!
Mine is stock it gets 43-44 with mixed city and highway and 47-50 on the highway.
Great job
So what would be a good bike then for a guy that hasn’t road for years then plan on doing trips with the bike I purchase
Yay I'm the 300th subscriber
I ride my 2012 v star 950 at 160 km/h maximum
Just subbed, any new motorcycle vids? Thanks
Hey get your hand on the handlebar, wildlife jumps into the road your dead
Not true on the mileage. I have over 5K on the bike and I get 50 mpg continuously.
Now 6’2 is short? Go figure
With floor boards, no vibs.
is this the same bike I said was good
sorry I didn't watch when you posted my son was sick
One hour riding and you are done?
Just keep trying :)
Marco Reis broke body probs lol
I got some highway pegs Ima install so I think my knees will appreciate that.