Yamaha Midnight Warrior Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Midnight Warrior motorcycle specifications include a 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 274.9 kg (606 lb).

Key specifications

2006-2009Model years
1,649 ccDisplacement
274.9 kgDry weight
714 mmSeat height
15.1 LFuel tank
1,666 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2006200720082009
Year-specific specification changes

The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
200820098.4:1
Displacement
200720091671.6 cc (102.00 cu in)
Dry weight
2007278.1 kg (613 lb)
2008277.6 kg (612 lb)
Front suspension
200741mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, 5.3´
2008200941mm KYB inverted fork
Fuel system
2007Injection. Twin-bore w/throttle position sensor
20082009Injection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
Rear suspension
20082009Single shock
Ignition
2008TCI
2009Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall height
200720091,120 mm (44.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel
20072009109 mm (4.3 inches)
Seat height
2007729 mm (28.7 inches)

How the Yamaha Midnight Warrior 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.

Displacement1,649 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 200% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height714 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 19th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity15.1 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 16% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 64th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement95th

1,649 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Yamaha models.

Seat height19th

714 mm — taller than about 19% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity64th

15.1 L — larger than about 64% 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.

Overall length2,385 mm
This bike

2,385

Yamaha avg

2,082

15% above average.

Overall width935 mm
This bike

935

Yamaha avg

823

14% above average.

Overall height1,115 mm
This bike

1,115

Yamaha avg

1,172

5% below average.

Wheelbase1,666 mm
This bike

1,666

Yamaha avg

1,416

18% above average.

Seat height714 mm
This bike

714

Yamaha avg

793

10% below average.

Ground clearance155 mm
This bike

155

Yamaha avg

181

14% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,649 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,666 mmSeat 714 mmClearance 155 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 120/70-ZR18 front / 200/50-ZR17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire size 200/50-ZR17
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,649 cc (100.62 cu in)
Bore × stroke 97.0 x 113 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Compression ratio 8.3:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection, w/throttle position sensor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Digital TCI
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork
Rear suspension Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping
Front wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 110 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 120/70-ZR18
Rear tire 200/50-ZR17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 274.9 kg (606 lb)
Seat height 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Overall length 2,385 mm (93.9 inches)
Overall width 935 mm (36.8 inches)
Overall height 1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,666 mm (65.6 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.14 L (4.00 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Onyx black
Price as new US$ 12699. 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.