Positioned in Yamaha's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Yamaha Stratoliner Midnight pairs a 1851.9 cc (113 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches) with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Stratoliner Midnight measures 343.8 kg (758 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 706 mm (27.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,715 mm (67.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2006 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
706 mm (27.8 in)
Engine
Displacement1851.9 ccm (113.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection. Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection;throttle position sensor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionTCI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum monoshock
Front Suspension46mm telescopic fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock
Rear Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1715 mm (67.5 inches)
Ground Clearance155 mm (6.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-18
Rear Tyre190/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight343.8 kg (758.0 pounds)
Seat Height706 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
