XV1900A Midnight Star

2014 Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2014 Yamaha XV1900A Midnight Star relies on a 1854 cc (113.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 89 HP (65 kW) at 4,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 155.1 Nm (114.4 lb-ft) at 2,500 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 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (2,500 rpm) and peak power (4,750 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 346 kg (763 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.89 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.