Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2010 Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star pairs a 942 cc (57.5 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 52.8 HP (38.6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 56.1 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the XVS 950A Midnight Star measures 278 kg (613 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.27 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 675 mm (26.6 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,685 mm (66.3 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.
Specific Output
56.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.19 HP/kg (5.27 kg/HP)
Standover Height
675 mm (26.6 in)
Engine
Displacement942.0 ccm (57.48 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power52.8 HP (38.6 kW))
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke85.0 x 83.0 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiple-disc
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel double cradle
Trail145 mm (5.7 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks, Ø 41 mm
Front Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
Rear Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1685 mm (66.3 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-M18
Rear Tyre170/70-B16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.278.0 kg (612.9 pounds)
Seat Height675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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