2008 Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2008 Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star pairs a 1854 cc (113.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 89 HP (65 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 155.1 Nm (114.4 lb-ft) at 6,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 48 HP per liter and a 2,400 rpm working window between peak torque (6,100 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the XV1900A Midnight Star measures 329 kg (725 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 705 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-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
48 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.27 HP/kg (3.7 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,100–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
705 mm (27.8 in)
Engine
Displacement1854.0 ccm (113.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power89.0 HP (65.0 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque155.1 Nm (15.8 kgf-m or 114.4 ft.lbs) @ 6100 RPM
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