The Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star motorcycle specifications include a 942 cc (57.48 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 278 kg (612.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XVS950A 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 71% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 80th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 49% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 86th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 15% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 5th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd 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.
942 cc — larger displacement than about 80% of Yamaha models.
278 kg — heavier than about 86% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 14%.
675 mm — taller than about 5% of Yamaha models.
17 L — larger than about 73% 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.
2,435
2,082
17% above average.
1,000
823
21% above average.
1,080
1,172
8% below average.
675
793
15% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/70-M18 |
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| Rear tire size | 170/70-B16 |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.02:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 942 cc (57.48 cu in) |
| Torque | 76.8 Nm (7.8 kgf-m or 56.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 85.0 x 83 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil capacity | 4.00 L (4.23 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 130/70-M18 |
| Rear tire | 170/70-B16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 278 kg (612.9 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 675 mm (26.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,435 mm (95.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,000 mm (39.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Blue, black, dark red |
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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.