Yamaha XV S950A Midnight Star
- Production years
- 2009–2015
- Brand
- Yamaha
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Selected year: 2015
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 942 cm³
- Power
- 54 hp (40 kW) at 6,000 rpm
- Wet weight
- 278 kg
- Seat height
- 675 mm
Overview
The Yamaha XV S950A Midnight Star is a cruiser from the XV family, produced from 2009 to 2015. For 2015, it uses a 942 cm³, air-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 54 hp (40 kW) and 76.8 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm, with a wet weight of 278 kg.
That torque arrives at low engine speed, giving the bike useful pull without needing to rev high. The 675 mm seat keeps the rider low, while the 278 kg wet weight can make slow-speed maneuvering more demanding. Its belt final drive avoids chain cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 85.0 x 83.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 942 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 9.0:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCI
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
- Oil capacity
- 4 L
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 54 hp (40 kW) at 6,000 rpm
- Power weight ratio
- 0.1942 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 76.8 Nm at 3,000 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet, Multiple Disc
- Final drive
- Belt
- Gearbox
- Manual 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Overall height
- 1,080 mm
- Overall length
- 2,435 mm
- Overall width
- 1,000 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 4 L
- Seat height
- 675 mm
- Wet weight
- 278 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,685 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Steel Double Cradle
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Front wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake
- 32.0°
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm
- Rear wheel travel
- 110 mm
- Trail
- 145 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydralic
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Front tyre
- 130/70-18
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydralic
- Rear brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear tyre
- 170/70-16
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Black, Red, White
Model years
2014
Power: 53 hp (39 kW) → 54 hp (40 kW)
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 942 cm³ | 942 cm³ | 942 cm³ | 942 cm³ | 942 cm³ | 942 cm³ |
| Power | 53 hp (39 kW) | 53 hp (39 kW) | 53 hp (39 kW) | 53 hp (39 kW) | 54 hp (40 kW) | 54 hp (40 kW) |
| Torque | 76.8 Nm | 76.8 Nm | 76.8 Nm | 76.8 Nm | 76.8 Nm | 76.8 Nm |
| Wet weight | 278 kg | 278 kg | 278 kg | 278 kg | 278 kg | 278 kg |
| Seat height | 675 mm | 675 mm | 675 mm | 675 mm | 675 mm | 675 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
At 675 mm, the seat height can make it easier to plant a foot at stops.
Low-rev torque
Peak torque at 3,000 rpm supports relaxed acceleration without high engine speeds.
Belt final drive
The belt needs no chain lubrication or adjustment.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speed
Its 278 kg wet weight can take more effort to maneuver in tight spaces.
Limited ground clearance
The 145 mm clearance leaves less room over tall obstacles or deep road dips.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
675 mm
Approx. loaded height
645 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 17 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
309 km
With 10% reserve
278 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2015 Yamaha XV S950A Midnight Star have?
It has a 942 cm³, air-cooled, four-stroke V-twin with fuel injection.
How much power and torque does it make?
It produces 54 hp (40 kW) and 76.8 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm.
How tall is the seat on the XV S950A Midnight Star?
The seat height is 675 mm.
Does the XV S950A Midnight Star use a chain drive?
No, its final drive is a belt.
