The definition of "entry level" in the cruiser category keeps changing, and Star Motorcycles tried to up the ante in Las Vegas this morning with the introduction of the V Star 950 and V Star 950 Tourer models for 2009. Entry level? How about a 942cc air-cooled twin with four-valve heads and fuel injection, coupled with genuine steel fenders and belt drive? Star is offering all this at an opening price of less than $8,000.
Nimble handling is claimed to come courtesy of a new steel frame and unique 18-inch front wheel with low-profile rubber. Star even claims it has tuned the rigidity of the chassis in the longitudinal, lateral and torsional directions.
With one of the lowest seat heights around, the V Star 950 should be an unintimidating ride for the "inseam challenged".
The new V Star 950 is also available as a tourer, which comes equipped with a windshield, leather-wrapped hard sidebags, and a passenger backrest. Several colors are available, and the V Star 950 carries a U.S. MSRP beginning at $7,890, while the Tourer starts at $8.990. For additional details and specifications, visit Star Motorcycle's 2009 model site here.