Motorcycle specifications YamahaXV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 Fatboy Yam
presentation of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008
The Americans are in luck: they were the first to taste the deep beating of Yamaha's new, very large twin. Taking its place in this imposing and majestic cruiser, the twin is an all-new engine, the first of a new generation of twin engines from Yamaha. An 1854 cm3 colossus offering even more fatness, torque, horsepower and "sensuality"... It's huge. This long-stroke, dual-ignition, air-cooled engine with fuel injection, forged pistons and EXUP delivers 100 hp, but the most interesting part is yet to come: its monstrous torque exceeds 17 mkg at just 2,500 rpm. To filter out vibrations (we only keep the good ones ;-), the engineers have wedged in a new right/left balancer system. The 2 balancers are positioned on either side of the crankshaft, minimizing clutter while preserving efficiency.
The type of oil cooling used on the Midnight Star is a first for a Yamaha cruiser. It effectively supports the role of the engine's fins (benefiting from the latest casting technology) to preserve the twin's reliability and longevity.
as for looks, there's nothing to complain about. It's handsome, long and strong, and commands respect in the grand tradition of big customs, with a retro feel that smacks of the rebellious years of the American heartland. Ogive-shaped indicators, a huge exhaust (less aggressive than the Warrior's bazooka), superb spoked rims, a singularly designed headlamp, a rear brake disc as wide as an old 33 rpm, chrome everywhere and a weight equivalent to 2 supersports in the range on the same scale. However, it's not good old steel but aluminum that is used in the design of the chassis. Created using die-cast aluminum technology, the frame features walls of varying thickness (same principle as the latest R1) to optimize rigidity. The swingarm is also die-cast.
With these features, the 1900 Midnight Star is in direct competition with the Kawasaki VN 2000. Between the "power-cruisers" and the "very-big-customers", the war of "good vibrations" will continue to escalate, with plenty of cm3 to spare.
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Key facts Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR (2008) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Engine
- Bel aspect
- Maousse custom
Weak points
- Dimensions
- Wide front tire
Prices
| Basic version | |
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 France |
15,990€
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Performance
- Max speed : over 210 km/h (130.50 mph)
Specifications Yamaha XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008
- Chassis
- Frame : in die-cast aluminum with double bottom cradle
- Fuel capacity : 17 liters (4.49 US gallons)
- Seat height : 735 mm (28.94 in)
- Length : 2,580 mm (101.57 in)
- Width : 1,100 mm (43.31 in)
- Min height : 1,125 mm (44.29 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,715 mm (67.52 in)
- Dry weight : 320 kg (705 lb)
- Weight when fully loaded : 337 kg (743 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic fork Ø 46 mm, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 298 mm (11.73 in), 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 130 / 70 - 18 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Transmission
- 5 stage gearbox
- Secondary belt drive
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 110 mm (4.33 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 190 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.8 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder en V , 4 strokes
- Injection
- Cooling system : by air
- tumbled
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,854 cc
- 100 ch (98.60 hp) to 4,250 rpm
- 17.10 mkg to 2,500 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 3.25 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 18.71 kg/mkg
- Compression : 9.5 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008
- What is the power of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008?
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The XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 develops a power of 100 ch (98.60 hp)
- What is the torque of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008?
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The maximum torque of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 is 17.10 mkg to 2,500 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008?
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The XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 is capable of reaching a top speed of over 210 km/h (130.50 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008?
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The XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 has a a dry weight of 320 kg (705 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 337 kg (743 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008?
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To ensure good accessibility, the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 offers a minimum seat height of 735 mm (28.94 in).
- What is the price of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008?
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The price of the XV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2008 is 15,990€ in France
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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 41 reviews
i have a 2011 XV1900 with 17000 kms and I'm having problems with the engine idling when hot, when I slow down at a stop sign or at a crossroads, the engine cuts out
Despite a visit to the dealer, the problem persists.
When cold, no problem
i'd like someone to give me the solution to this problem
Otherwise, a fine war machine
Thank you in advance for your answers
Gilles Aldo Rating : 5/5 Respond to Gilles Aldo
Very classy bike for a roadliner. Rating : 4/5 Respond to BOB51
can anyone tell me if they have encountered an idle problem on this beautiful beast?
My bike is from 2012 and has only 1500 kms and I have recently encountered hot alenti problems. If you have the answer, I look forward to it. No problems when cold but when it's very hot the problem persists and despite an intervention by Yamaha still the same problem
Thank you for giving me a solution Rating : 5/5 Respond to ALDO
Midnight star 1900 from 2012 29000km Rating : 3/5 Participate in the conversation
See video: https://youtu.be/cxfGgl4XDBU,le product noise at 3 sec. then at 18s. on the video
Is it the same noise as yours?
Has anyone found a solution?
Merci, bonne journée Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
is it the same noise? Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
If you have any other opinion, I'd be glad to hear it.
Thanks in advance Bruno Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
That noise isn't coming from an oil pump, it's coming from a surge of electricity. This statement comes from an official article for Yam dealers
I don't think we can add an attachment, but if I find a way I'll post this document that says you should go back to conventional bulbs or whatever you may have modified, that may cause this inconvenience. Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
if anyone has had this problem, please let me know
Rating : 5/5 Respond to michmich
Only worry, overheating in Paris traffic jams, prefer open spaces, it's only happiness.
Cobra freewheels, nice thud.
Range 230-250 km
Maintenance every 20,000 km Rating : 5/5 Respond to Brado
abnormal gearbox noise in third gear
if anyone has had the problem please let me know
thank you
sincerely Rating : 4/5 Respond to janot
I've owned a 2008 Midnight Star for 3 years now, and I've covered 15,000 km without any problems. The odometer now reads just over 30,000.
Since yesterday, like you Janot, I've had a clattering noise when shifting into 3rd gear and downshifting into 4th.
It's probably a fork problem, but I think you've solved this problem on your xv 1900 since 2016.
Can you tell me the real cause of this knocking and especially what to do to fix it.
Thank you in advance.
José Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
yes indeed my problem has been solved
i bought this bike new from Yamaha in 2007
and it has always been serviced by them; the clacking on the 3rd gear was in the end 3 teeth broken on this pinion, so many hours of work of disassembly and reassembly Yamaha paid me half the price of the labor because apparently this problem had never happened before and paid me the parts
sincerely
Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation
Thanks for your reply.
So it's a gable! Shit and shit again.
I'm often under-revving and apparently it's not good for the gearbox of the xv 1900 or is it?
Can you tell me about the cost of this "disassembly/reassembly" at Yam?
And thanks again for your reply.
Best regards.
José
Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation
I had an xv1900 from 2006 (the first in the Lower Rhine, as I was told by moto Schlumpf Haguenau) and I was more than proud of it. And I said to myself that to fit in with the times and my age, I wanted to get a raod King, in short, so between Harley Softail Heritage, raod King and another goldwing that I've just sold and guess why????? And yes,the most beautiful,the most reliable,the one with the most style!!!! A midnight star 1900, my second, and???? QDB Rating : 3/5 Respond to Harson
I've had one for 4 years now... No engine problems. Everything is there: power, class, impossible to go unnoticed. The only (but minor) hitch is the muffled sound of the beast. 230 km before reserve Rating : 5/5 Respond to TIGLA
You don't feel the weight and it's very easy to handle.
I've clocked up 660KMS so far.
My only complaint is the exhaust note.
I can't wait for the warranty to expire, so I can make some promises Rating : 5/5 Respond to Dan31
Rating : 4/5 Respond to Michel
Made for me! Huge torque (as much if not more than the >Suz 1800, but better tamed by the quality of the controls), decent flexibility for a bi, perfect braking, although not coupled, finish rarely seen on a motorcycle, intelligent mechanical solutions (culbus, air cooling) more than enough in this case
Great on-board ease for rider and passenger
Bike-like handling, compared to my old gold 1500. I got the fully-equipped version in metal gray for the price of the bare black one, which has less chrome
two complaints: the footstool is a bit hard and the hard saddlebags are deceptively large. I couldn't fit my radio in them, so I'd have to get the Corbins
This bike has everything it takes to break reliability records. Will it live up to its promises? Rating : 5/5 Respond to PHIL35
she looks great
but
its rival is the Rocket III Rating : 5/5 Respond to nait
Here we have it in metallic grey 2 tone, I really like it
comfortable and very powerful
Merci
Roadstar Solo Rating : 5/5 Respond to Roadstar S
You know, I've got a VN2000 and I think this one's really nice, although the styling is very different... and here ... it's best to avoid a windscreen-style thing, because the only thing that can save your points is the wind blowing your head off... lol ... 100hp twins of this size are no laughing matter... I love them :-) ... what a pleasure. Rating : 5/5 Respond to SangFroid
i hope to see it soon at Yam. dealerships in france
while this custom bike isn't lacking in originality, it's a shame that the choice of colors remains black or "bordeau"; it would have deserved a two-tone variant
The rider's position is very comfortable, but a test ride is needed to judge the bike's mechanical and handling capabilities. Rating : 5/5 Respond to dominique2
I hope they have improved the ground clearance, vehicle with passenger and luggage compared to the WILDSTAR. It's a pity that the passenger footrest hasn't evolved (tendency to go backwards)
An effort still needs to be made on the exhaust system
I hope the sound has been worked on.
Bravo for the optics and engine torque. When will we see a fully-equipped version to challenge the VN 2000, which isn't...for a HARLEY price... Rating : 5/5 Respond to JAWAYAM