The Yamaha XVS 1300 A 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
How the Yamaha XVS 1300 A 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 34% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 67th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 137% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 20th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 46% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 87th 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.
71.7 hp — more powerful than about 67% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,304 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Yamaha models.
715 mm — taller than about 20% of Yamaha models.
19 L — larger than about 87% 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.
2,490
2,082
20% above average.
980
823
19% above average.
1,115
1,172
5% below average.
1,690
1,416
19% above average.
715
793
10% below average.
145
181
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 130/90-M16 |
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| 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) |
Model information
| Year released | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| 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) @ 10,800 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 |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| 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) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2535 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Comments | For the European market. |
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