Yamaha Road Star (2006)

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The 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star Midnight is a powerful motorcycle with a 1670cc engine and four valves per cylinder. The bike is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 8.4:1 and features a single 40mm Mikuni carburetor for fuel injection. The motorcycle is started electrically and boasts a maximum torque of 14.7 kgf-m at 2500 rpm. The bike is equipped with a five-speed transmission and a belt final drive. The frame of the bike is an aluminum double cradle frame with a 43mm fork for the front suspension and an adjustable link Monocross for the rear suspension. The bike has front and rear disc brakes with four-piston calipers, and the front tire size is 130/90-16 while the rear tire size is 150/80-16. The motorcycle’s dimensions are 1140mm in height, 2499mm in length, and 980mm in width, with a wheelbase of 1689mm and a seat height of 710mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 312kg, and the fuel capacity is 20 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star Midnight

Year: 2006


Engine: Four stroke, 48 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1670 cc / 101.9 cu/in
Bore x Stroke: 97 x 113mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Induction: Single 40mm Mikuni BSR40 CV w/throttle position sensor carburetor
Ignition: Digital TCI
Starting: Electric
Max Torque: 14.7 kgf-m / 106.3 ft-lbs. @ 2500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Aluminium, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension: 43mm fork
Rear Suspension: Adjustable link Monocross
Front Brakes: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 320mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 130/90-16
Rear Tyre: 150/80-16
Dimensions: Height 1140 mm / 44.9 in Length 2499 mm / 98.4 in Width 980 mm / 38.6 in
Wheelbase: 1689 mm / 66.5 in
Seat Height: 710 mm / 28 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 312 kg / 687.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal

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