Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star motorcycle specifications include a 1,854 cc (113.13 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 329 kg (725.3 lb).

Key specifications

2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016Model years
1,854 ccDisplacement
155.1 Nm @ 6,100 rpmTorque
329 kgDry weight
705 mmSeat height
17 LFuel tank
1,715 mmWheelbase
155 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2008200920112012201320142016
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.

Front brakes
2011Single disc
20122013Single disc. Hydraulic
2014Single disc. Hydraulic. Optional Unified Brake System.
2016Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front tire
2016139/70-18
Fuel system
20142016Injection
Rear brakes
2014Single disc. Optional Unified Brake System
Rear suspension
2009Swingarm (link suspension)
20122016Swingarm
Rear tire
2016190/60-17
Torque
2009155.1 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.4 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm
2011155.1 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.4 ft.lbs)
20122016155.1 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.4 ft.lbs) @ 2,500 rpm
Clutch
2009Wet, multiple-disc
Fuel capacity
201616.00 L (4.23 US gal)
Ignition
20092016TCI
Rear wheel travel
2009110 mm (4.3 inches)
20122016152 mm (6.0 inches)

How the Yamaha XV1900A 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.

Displacement1,854 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 237% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 99th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height705 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 11% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 12th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity17 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 30% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 73rd 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.

Displacement99th

1,854 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Yamaha models.

Seat height12th

705 mm — taller than about 12% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity73rd

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.

Overall length2,580 mm
This bike

2,580

Yamaha avg

2,082

24% above average.

Overall width1,100 mm
This bike

1,100

Yamaha avg

823

34% above average.

Overall height1,125 mm
This bike

1,125

Yamaha avg

1,172

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,715 mm
This bike

1,715

Yamaha avg

1,416

21% above average.

Seat height705 mm
This bike

705

Yamaha avg

793

11% below average.

Ground clearance155 mm
This bike

155

Yamaha avg

181

14% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,854 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,715 mmSeat 705 mmClearance 155 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/70-R18 front / 190/60-R17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/70-R18
Rear tire size 190/60-R17
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,854 cc (113.13 cu in)
Torque 155.1 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.4 ft.lbs) @ 6,100 rpm
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 118 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Injection. Twin-bore Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Digital TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Dry sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple disc

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminium double cradle
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension)
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 130/70-R18
Rear tire 190/60-R17

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 329 kg (725.3 lb)
Seat height 705 mm (27.8 inches)
Overall length 2,580 mm (101.6 inches)
Overall width 1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall height 1,125 mm (44.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,715 mm (67.5 inches)
Ground clearance 155 mm (6.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 17.00 L (4.49 US gal)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2706 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.