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By Dirck Edge
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.
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