Yamaha XV 950 RACER (2016–2017) — Specs

Identity

Manufacturer: Yamaha

Model: XV 950 RACER

Category: Motorcycle

Type: Motorcycle

Years: 2016 → 2017

Engine

Displacement (cc): 942

Cylinders: 2

Power (hp): 52

Power (kW): 38

Torque (Nm): 80

Dimensions

Overall length: 2290 mm

Overall width: 830 mm

Overall height: 1120 mm

Wheelbase: 1570 mm

Ground clearance: 130 mm

Weight (kg): 253

Seat height (mm): 765

Tank (L): 12

Tires

Front tire: 100/90-19

Rear tire: 150/80 R16

Front pressure (bar): 2.25

Rear pressure (bar): 2.5

Drivetrain

Final drive: Toothed belt

Ignition

Spark plug: NGK CPR7EA-9

Plug gap: 0.8-0.9 mm

Fluids & Filters

Engine oil: SAE10W-40, API SG

Engine oil (with filter, L): 4

Engine oil (without filter, L): 3.7

Oil filter: OEM oil filter

Air filter: OEM air filter

Brake fluid: DOT 4

Fuel consumption

Estimated: 4.8 L/100 km

Estimated range: ~250 km on a full tank (12.0 L)

Note: real-world ±15-30% depending on riding style

Service

Battery: OEM battery specification

Service interval (km): 10000

Service interval (months): 12

Valve check (km): 24000

Parts and consumables for this motorcycle

Data is gathered with care, but without guarantee. Always confirm critical information with your dealer or workshop.

Service notes

Service interval: every 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Valve clearance check every 24,000 km. Valve clearance — intake cold 0.08-0.12 mm, exhaust cold 0.22-0.26 mm. Engine oil: oil grade SAE10W-40, API SG, 4 L with filter change, 3.7 L without filter change. Spark plug: NGK CPR7EA-9 (gap 0.8-0.9 mm). Brake fluid: DOT 4. Chain: toothed belt. Tire pressure: front 2.25 bar, rear 2.5 bar (cold). Tire size: front 100/90-19, rear 150/80 R16. Always confirm critical values with the workshop manual or an authorised dealer.

OEM and quality aftermarket parts that fit this bike. Always confirm with your dealer before ordering.

Engine oil

Spec: SAE10W-40, API SG, 4.0 L (with filter), 3.7 L (without filter)

OEM OEM recommended engine oil (SAE 10W-40)
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	Motul 7100 4T ✓	Motul 5100 4T
Product	Motul 7100 4T — 100% fully synthetic	Motul 5100 4T — semi-synthetic
Best for	Sport, Naked, Adventure (600cc+), track	Standard, Cruiser, Scooter, daily use
RPM protection	Excellent — ester base, stable under load	Good — for normal riding conditions

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Fully Synthetic vs Semi-Synthetic

	Fully Synthetic	Semi-Synthetic
Base oil	100% chemical synthesis (ester or PAO)	Mineral oil + synthetic additives
Heat resistance	Excellent — stable at extreme heat & RPM	Good — suitable for normal temperatures
Cold start	Better — reaches engine faster when cold	Good — adequate for normal climates
Change interval	Longer (up to 10,000 km)	Shorter (5,000–7,000 km typical)
Price	Higher	Lower

Oil filter

Air filter

Spark plug

Spec: NGK CPR7EA-9, gap 0.8-0.9 mm

OEM NGK CPR7EA-9
Premium NGK CPR7EAIX-9
Standard NGK CPR7EA-9

Front brake pads

Spec: OEM front pad (EBC equivalent: FA252HH)

Premium EBC FA252HH
Standard EBC FA252 (organic)

Rear brake pads

Spec: OEM rear pad (EBC equivalent: FA174HH)

Premium EBC FA174HH
Standard EBC FA174 (organic)

Front tire

Spec: 100/90-19, 2.25 bar

OEM OEM 100/90-19

Rear tire

Spec: 150/80 R16, 2.5 bar

OEM OEM 150/80 R16

Battery

Premium Yuasa YTX14-BS

Brake fluid

Spec: DOT 4

Standard TotalEnergies HBF4

Coolant

Service interval

Spec: 10 000 km / 12 months

OEM Engine oil + oil filter change
OEM Air filter inspection
OEM Spark plug check
OEM Brake fluid replacement: every 2 years

Valve check

Spec: 24 000 km

OEM Intake clearance: cold 0.08-0.12 mm
OEM Exhaust clearance: cold 0.22-0.26 mm

Suspension

Spec: 41 mm telescopic fork / 547 ml SAE 10W

OEM Fork: 41 mm telescopic fork
OEM Fork oil grade: 547 ml SAE 10W

Drive chain