2008 Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star

Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 2008


2008 Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

Yamaha's profilation of this bike
The Midnight Star 1300 knows which rules of the cruiser bible to break and which to obey. The 60-degree V-twin has the fins of an air-cooled cruiser, but is in fact a hi-tech, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected eight-valve engine.

General information
Motorcycle name Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star
Year of manufacture 2008
Type Custom / cruiser
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Engine and transmission
Engine size 1304.0 ccm (79.57 cubic inches)
Type of engine V2, four-stroke
Output 71.7 HP (52.4 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque 106.0 Nm (10.8 kgf-m or 78.2 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM
Compression 9.5:1
Bore x stroke 100.0 x 83.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition TCI
Lubrication system Wet sump
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 5-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch Wet, multiple disc coil spring
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Double cradle
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension Swingarm
Rear wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tire 130/90-M16
Rear tire 170/70-B16
Front brakes Double disc
Diameter 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 298 mm (11.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 283.0 kg (623.9 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2535 HP/kg
Seat height 715 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1115 mm (43.9 inches)
Overall length 2490 mm (98.0 inches)
Overall width 980 mm (38.6 inches)
Ground clearance 145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Fuel capacity 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Electric
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