The Yamaha XV1900A is a motorcycle manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company and sold in the United States through Yamaha's Star Motorcycles division. It was the largest Yamaha motorcycle while in production.[3]
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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| Also called | Star Roadliner (US) Star Stratoliner (US touring version) Yamaha Midnight Star (UK) |
| Production | from 2006 to 2017 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 1,854 cc (113.1 cu in)48 degree 4-stroke air-cooled V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 100mm x 118mm (3.937 in x 4.646 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Power | 101 hp (75 kW) @ 4,400 rpm (rear wheel)[1] |
| Torque | 123 lb⋅ft (167 N⋅m) @ 2250 rpm (rear wheel)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed gearbox to belt drive |
| Frame type | Aluminium double cradle |
| Suspension | Telescopic forks front, rear swingarm (Link-type monocross suspension) |
| Brakes | 298 mm (11.7 in) double disc front, single rear |
| Wheelbase | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,580 mm (102 in) W: 1,100 mm (43 in) H: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) |
| Seat height | 705 mm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 329 kg (725 lb)[2] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 17 litres (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)[2] |
Development
editThe Yamaha XV1900A cruiser was developed to exploit the large displacement end of the market for large cruisers. Yamaha had a well established range of big "Star" cruisers which went up to the Wild Star 1600 cc but there was a need to redesign the engine to meet anticipated exhaust emissions regulations and the opportunity to update the styling, which had remained largely unchanged for a decade.[3]
Engine
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The 1,854 cc (113.1 cubic inches) four-stroke, air-cooled, 48 degree V-twin engine was purpose-built to deliver maximum torque at 2,500 rpm in the 55 to 75 mph (90 to 120 km/h) range used for motorcycle cruising. Each cylinder has four pushrod-activated valves and twin spark plugs.[4] To reduce friction, the forged pistons have an Alumite coating and travel in ceramic-composite-coated cylinder bores.[3]
With an undersquare bore and stroke of 100mm (3.937 in) x 118mm (4.646 in), the engine has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is the first Yamaha cruiser motorcycle to be equipped with the compact Exhaust Ultimate Power Valve (EXUP) four-stroke power valve system previously only found on their line of high performance sports motorcycles.[3]
An unusual feature of the new engine is a special 'Pent-roof combustion chamber', designed to increase the efficiency of gas flow. The engine also has counter-rotating balancers on both ends of the crankshaft to reduce the vibration typical of large V-Twins.[5]
Transmission
editThe engine’s output is transmitted via a wide-ratio five-speed gearbox and compact new transfer case, with power delivery controlled by a hydraulic clutch, the XV1900A Midnight Star is equipped with a belt drive system.[3]
Frame
editA lightweight long wheelbase (1,715 mm or 67.5 in) frame was designed using aluminum die casting to minimize weight, with a double cradle design to provide the strength. Suspension consists of a die cast aluminum swinging arm and a hidden single horizontal rear shock absorber and large diameter front forks.[3]
Raider version
editStarting in 2008, a custom version was produced in limited numbers featuring a lowered seat, lengthened front forks, a wider 210 mm rear tyre, the widest on any Yamaha motorcycle,[6] and special black finish to the engine and a range of custom fittings.[4] The Raider was discontinued for 2018.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Roderick, Tom (September 17, 2013). "2014 Star Roadliner S Review". Motorcycle.com. Retrieved June 8, 2014.
- ^ a b "Yamaha XV1900 (2006-current)". Motorcycle News. Retrieved 4 October 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "XV1900 Midnight Star". Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ a b "Yamaha Raider XV1900". Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ "XV1900A Midnight Star". Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ^ Bastien, Pascal (2007-10-29). "2008 Yamaha XV1900 Custom S Road Test". Retrieved 23 September 2010.
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