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Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin - [2014]
This edition of the Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2014. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 R 1000.This particular Yamaha XV 950 has a 942cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2014 XV 950 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XV 950's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S | 1984cc.
Weighing in at 247 kgs (544 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS, give or take 50kg.
The 2014 Yamaha XV 950 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 942cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 51.3 bhp (38 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 56.7 lb-ft (76.8 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [47.2 lb-ft (63.9 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XV 950 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2002 Kawasaki W 650 Twin Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin.
The 2014 Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin has a Power to weight ratio of 207.6 bhp per ton and 229.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2014 XV 950 competing with the 2002 Kawasaki W 650 Twin Cylinder [231.4 bhp\ton] and the 1999 Kawasaki W 650 Twin Cylinder [231.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XV 950 generating around 229.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1987 Kawasaki ZL 1000 Eliminator [254.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2007 Honda VFR 800 F V-Tec ABS [254.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.8 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin similar in acceleration to the 2020 Kawasaki W 800 Twin Cylinder (17.8 secs) and the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 R (17.8 secs). This Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin and the 1986 Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim
When talking about the performance of the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1986 Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim (0 secs) and the 2011 Buell-EBR 1190R V-Twin (0 secs).
The 2014 version of the Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin has a maximum speed of 110mph.
Top Speed of the 2014 XV 950 equals the 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 V-Twin then how about a 1991 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R (121 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 400 R SP II (121 mph).
Yamaha MT-25 Twin Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 249 cc
Top Speed: 105 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.5 secs @ 0 mph
