47k on my 2009 tourer. I had to replace the drivebelt because it was chirping a lot. Otherwise, that thing is a tank that handles like a dream. I have the Mustang seats which my wife and I love. I'm 6'1", perfectly comfortable.
I have also a V-Star XVS950A touring version from 2013 which I bought 2 years ago when I retired. I'm 5.5 ft tall. Happy cruising... Some things as a remark from my experience: The windscreen is 2 inches too short to avoid the wind constantly pushing my head, so I added a little screen on top which works perfect. The tires: I recently had to replace both tires. Unfortunately this size is not readily available at different brands and due to cost increase because of covid disrupting the economy it costed me (in Belgium) 585 USD ☹. (for my previous Vulcan VN800, it was less than 255 USD). Another drawback: the speedometer area (the speed indicator and the fuel status warning) is very hard to read because of too low in front. I always use the gps in front of me which makes it no big deal except for the fuel warning. The seat: the seat is quite OK but I have a backrest for me and my pillion. This pushes me a bit closer towards the handlebar and gives also a better sitting position (I have a difficult back issue). No complaint about the seat unless after 3 hours riding without stopping. Maybe a Mustang or Corbin seat would keep me longer in the saddle. I also could keep the original handlebar because it is close enough to me because of the backrest. The handle bar is quite wide and filtering through the traffic is not so easy as the Vulcan (it is almost 10 inch wider). For fuel consumption: during normal cruising, I do 50 mpg. When I'm going on it, it becomes 43mpg. So, it's quite OK. The weight of the bike is at the heavy side for me (is circa 650 lbs), but.... my selection possibility for a cruiser at a decent price (second hand) was very limited. There's no longer much choice in cruisers except the expensive Harleys. The big advantage for me is that it has fuel injection and allows me to use the regular gasoil (E10) and that this one has less chrome to maintain. Cleaning is not easy if your back starts complaining. I like the bike although cornering and turns has less ground clearance than the Vulcan. But I love the design and the riding pleasure with this one. A small remark on the belt drive: I had to go to the dealer to adjust the belt tension, because when I took off fast it happened that some teeth skipped. After adjusting , it was fine. Maybe that the previous owner changed the rear tire without properly adjusting the belt tension (?). At least there is less maintenance for a belt than a chain, which I love: I prefer cruising above hours and hours of cleaning which challenges my back further. The only item I really would love to have is a cruise control feature... but as you know, bikers have always wishes 😉😋
Great bike, i have the same. 1 Year now and still a lot of fun driving this great cruiser in Switzerland. A have the Miller exhaust with the racing db eater...great...really great sound. Where do you have your saddlebagd from or witch brand is it? About the seat...i have the saddlemen...fits perfekt to me and the bike. Take care, Heiko
@@jeffreyschultes8448 You should try swinging your leg over that back rest at 76 yrs, like me! What I do is to put my left foot on the ground and do a backward hop about 1 ft. Then I just pull my old right leg right on through. 🙂
The way Yamaha setup this particular model reminds me of the Harley dyna switchback. But 41 mpg is not bad at all for the size of the engine and with the windscreens installed. It’s a beautiful motorcycle.
@Tall RVr I think you may fit. I’m 5’9 and there’s quite some space from my knee to the bars, unless turning the front wheel near the limit, but there’s nothing like sitting on one and see how you feel.
Great bike, i have a 2014 and i ride it in the swiss alps and in germany/black forest. Are your saddle bags original or where did you buy it? Take care and always good trips
Thought the odometer was run off the front wheel. I'm a new 950 owner with a bit yet to learn! Anyway these bikes show about 5 mph faster than you are really going.
The speedometer is off the front wheel. and depending on the speed it shows 20 but actually 17 and it shows 50 but actually 47. I have Shinko 777 tires and expect 10-15k
I traded it in on another CTX700 because most of my driving is closer to town. 60mpg on CTX vs 40mpg on V-star and CTX is lighter and more nimble so around town more fun.
