The Yamaha XV 1000 SE Midnight Special motorcycle specifications include a 981 cc (59.86 cu in) engine, power of 68 hp (49.6 kW) @ 6,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 240 kg (529.1 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Yamaha XV 1000 SE Midnight Special 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 28% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 66th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 78% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 81st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 29% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 78th percentile across Yamaha models.
Very close to the Yamaha database average. Around the 50th 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.
68 hp — more powerful than about 66% of Yamaha models with power data.
981 cc — larger displacement than about 81% of Yamaha models.
240 kg — heavier than about 78% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 22%.
13 L — larger than about 50% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.283 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 283.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 69.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.37:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 981 cc (59.86 cu in) |
| Power | 68 hp (49.6 kW) @ 6,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 95.0 x 69.2 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 240 kg (529.1 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.00 L (3.43 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph) |
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