Motorcycle specifications YamahaXV 1900 A MIDNIGHT STAR 2016 Fatboy Yam

This Roadliner continues on its way... quietly in the US; less so on the old continent. In 2013, this enormous cruiser had discreetly refined its front end: the front mudguard hoop was removed. A minor modification, after all... In any case, enthusiasts are drawn to the essential: the deep beats of Yamaha's very big twin. Taking its place in this imposing and majestic cruiser, the twin is a brand-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, produces 90 hp, but the most interesting part is yet to come: its monstrous torque exceeds 15 mkg at just 2,500 rpm. To filter out vibrations (only the good ones remain ;-), 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.

in terms of 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 with die-cast aluminum technology, the frame features walls of varying thickness (same principle as an old R1) to optimize rigidity. The swingarm is also die-cast.

In 2011, Yam introduced its U.B.S. (Unified Brake System) on the 1900 Midnight Star (and 1300), which improves braking by delivering simultaneous braking force to both wheels, front and rear, when the rider applies the rear brake.

Between the "power-cruisers" and the "very-big-customs", the "good vibrations" war could have continued with a lot of cm3. Alas, the XV 1900 A will not continue beyond 2016. This imposing machine is leaving the Yamaha catalog, like so many customs that no longer have the appeal they once had on our shores.

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