YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE XVS950A 2009

The handsome new XVS950A Midnight Star is Yamaha’s latest addition to our head-turning cruiser line up. Powered by a gutsy V-twin engine, and equipped with a low seat height and a full-sized, easy-handling chassis, the long-and-low Midnight Star 950 is designed for the rider who wants heavyweight looks and lightweight feel. At the heart of the Midnight Star 950 is a newly-designed 942cc air-cooled 4-valve engine featuring a compact 60º V-twin configuration. Featuring an uneven firing interval of 300º and 420º, this belt-drive V-twin delivers a powerful pulse feeling – and the gutsy engine character is accentuated by the fact that no balancer shaft is fitted. With its XV1900-influenced ‘new style classic’ bodywork and large-diameter 18-inch front wheel, the Midnight Star 950 offers heavyweight looks with lightweight handling.

Features -
Compact new 942 cc 4-valve 60º V-twin
Low-maintenance belt drive
Uneven firing interval for powerful pulse feel
Full-sized long-wheelbase chassis
Light handling feeling

Engine -
Engine type Air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-type 2-cylinder, 4-valve, SOHC
Displacement 942 cc
Bore x stroke 85.0 x 83.0 mm
Compression ratio 9.0 : 1
Maximum power 39.4 kW (54 PS) @ 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque 76.8 Nm (7,84 kg-m) @ 3,000 rpm
Lubrication system Wet sump
Fuel System Fuel injection
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Ignition system TCI
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant mesh, 5-speed
Final transmission Belt
Fuel tank capacity 17 L
Oil tank capacity 4 L

Chassis -
Chassis: Steel double cradle
Front suspension system Telescopic forks, Ø 41 mm
Front travel 135 mm
Rear suspension system Swingarm
Rear travel 110 mm
Caster angle 32º 10'
Trail 145 mm
Front brake Single disc, Ø 320 mm
Rear brake Single disc, Ø 298 mm
Front tyre 130/70-18M/C 63H
Rear tyre 170/70B16M/C 75H

Dimensions -
Length 2,435 mm
Width 1,000 mm
Height 1,080 mm
Seat height 675 mm
Wheel base 1,685 mm
Minimum ground clearance 145 mm
Wet weight 278 kg