The Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight motorcycle specifications include a 1851.9 cc (113.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 339.7 kg (749 lb).
Key specifications
The 2012 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.
About 237% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 99th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 82% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 97th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 11% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 31% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 77th percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,852 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Yamaha models.
339.7 kg — heavier than about 97% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 3%.
706 mm — taller than about 13% of Yamaha models.
17 L — larger than about 77% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,581
2,082
24% above average.
1,100
823
34% above average.
1,100
1,172
6% below average.
1,715
1,416
21% above average.
706
793
11% below average.
155
181
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 130 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 190 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 304 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.85:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1851.9 cc (113.00 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 118 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection;throttle position sensor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multidisc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 46mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single shock |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Rake | 29.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Front tire | 130/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 190/60-17 |
| Wheels | 12-spoke cast |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 339.7 kg (749 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,581 mm (101.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,715 mm (67.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm (6.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.03 L (4.50 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 L/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Analog speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge, along with twin digital tripmeters and odometer. |
|---|---|
| Lights | Multireflector headlight, LED taillight and amber turn signals |
Other specifications
| Color options | Raven black |
|---|---|
| Seat | Sculpted seat |
| Factory warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Price as new | US$ 14090. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.