XVS1300A Midnight Star

2011 Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2011 Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 1304 cc (79.6 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71.7 HP (52.4 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 106 Nm (78.2 lb-ft) at 10,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 55 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 XVS1300A Midnight Star measures 303 kg (668 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 715 mm (28.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,690 mm (66.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.5-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.