Yamaha Road Star (2006)

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The 2006 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star Midnight motorcycle has a four stroke, 48 degrees V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1670 cc. The engine features an air-cooling system and a single 40mm Mikuni BSR40 CV w/throttle position sensor carburetor. The bike also has a 5-speed transmission and a final belt drive. The frame is made of aluminum and has a double cradle frame. The front suspension features a 43mm fork with 140 mm of wheel travel, and the rear suspension has an adjustable link Monocross with 109 mm of wheel travel. The front brakes feature 2x 298mm discs with 4-piston calipers, and the rear brakes have a single 320mm disc with a 4-piston caliper. The front tire is 130/90-16, while the rear tire is 150/80-16. The bike has a height of 1140 mm, length of 2499 mm, and width of 980 mm. The wheelbase measures 1689 mm, with a seat height of 710 mm and a ground clearance of 145 mm. The dry weight is 323 kg with a fuel capacity of 20 liters. The bike is an impressive machine, loved by many motorcycle enthusiasts.

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 [email protected] 2500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Aluminium, Double cradle frame
Front Suspension: 43mm fork
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Adjustable link Monocross

Rear Wheel Travel: 109 mm / 4.3 in
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: 323 kg / 712 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 US gal

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