2012 Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2012 Yamaha Star Midnight Warrior utilizes a 1671.6 cc (102 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches) with a 8.4:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Star Midnight Warrior measures 294.8 kg (650 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 714 mm (28.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,666 mm (65.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 15.14-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.03 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 251 km (156 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~251 km (156 mi)
Engine
Displacement1671.6 ccm (102.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details48° V-twin. Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts.
Compression8.4:1
Bore x Stroke97.0 x 113.0 mm (3.8 x 4.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionTCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
LubricationDry-sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.03 litres/100 km (16.6 km/l or 39.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases139.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum monoshock
Rake32.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension41mm KYB inverted fork
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock
Rear Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1666 mm (65.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR18
Rear Tyre200/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Hydraulic
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Wheels5-spoke cast
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.294.8 kg (650.0 pounds)
Seat Height714 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1120 mm (44.1 inches)
Overall Length2385 mm (93.9 inches)
Overall Width935 mm (36.8 inches)
Fuel Capacity15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsOnyx
InstrumentsDigital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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