The Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star motorcycle specifications include a 1,304 cc (79.57 cu in) engine, power of 71.7 hp (52.4 kW) @ 5,500 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 283 kg (623.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 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 34% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 137% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 46% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th percentile across Yamaha models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-M16 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/70-B16 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.253 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 253.4 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 55.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,304 cc (79.57 cu in) |
| Power | 71.7 hp (52.4 kW) @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc coil spring |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 283 kg (623.9 lb) |
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| Seat height | 715 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,490 mm (98.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 980 mm (38.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,690 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 19.00 L (5.02 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2535 hp/kg |
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