The Yamaha Road Star Midnight motorcycle specifications include a 400 cc (24.41 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 200.9 kg (443 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha Road Star Midnight 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 27% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 48th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 6% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 24th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 72% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 1st percentile across Yamaha models.
Dimensions compared with Yamaha average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.
2,230
2,082
7% above average.
780
823
5% below average.
1,379
1,172
18% above average.
1,565
1,416
11% above average.
749
793
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/80-14 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/70-13 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 14 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 13 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.14:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Scooter |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 400 cc (24.41 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 73 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
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| Clutch | Centrifugal clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm Telescopic fork |
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| Rear suspension | Twin shocks |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/80-14 |
| Rear tire | 150/70-13 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 200.9 kg (443 lb) |
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| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,230 mm (87.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,379 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,565 mm (61.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 3.70 L (0.98 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Galaxy Blue, Charcoal Silver |
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| Price as new | US$ 5799. 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.