Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Model years
1,304 ccDisplacement
71.7 hpPower
106.0 Nm @ 4,000 rpmTorque
283 kgDry weight
715 mmSeat height
19 LFuel tank
1,690 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20082009201120122013201420152016
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20132016Double cradle, steel
Front brakes
2011Single disc
20122016Single disc. Hydraulic
Front tire
20122016130/90-16
Power
2015201673 hp (53.3 kW) @ 5,500 rpm
Rear suspension
20132016Swingarm, monocross
Rear tire
20132016170/70-16
Torque
20092011106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 10,800 rpm
Clutch
2009Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
20112015Multiple-disc coil spring, Wet
2016Wet multi-disc
Front wheel travel
2009135 mm (5.3 inches)
20122016135 mm (5.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
2009201318.50 L (4.89 US gal)
Fuel control
20092016Overhead Cams (OHC)
Overall height
201320161,145 mm (45.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2009110 mm (4.3 inches)
20122016110 mm (4.3 inches)
Seat height
20152016690 mm (27.2 inches)

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.

Engine power71.7 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 34% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.

Displacement1,304 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 137% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height715 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity19 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 46% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,304 cc • Liquid cooled • 71.7 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,690 mmSeat 715 mmClearance 145 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/90-M16 front / 170/70-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-M16
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
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
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
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-M16
Rear tire 170/70-B16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 283 kg (623.9 lb)
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)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2535 hp/kg

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.