Yamaha XV1000 SE Midnight Special
Type of motorcycle
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The Yamaha XV1000 SE or Midnight Special is a special edition Yamaha V-twin cruiser motorcycle. The XV920 was made from 1983 to 1985 and was based on Yamaha's Virago line of V-twin cruisers that are part of Yamaha's XV generation first launched in 1981.[2] The top speed of SV1000 SE is 172.0 km/h (106.9 mph) with a maximum acceleration is 0–100 km/h in 5.3 seconds (0-60 mph 5.1 seconds).[1][3]
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Also called | Midnight Special |
| Production | 1983–1985 |
| Class | Custom Cruiser |
| Engine | 981 cc (59.9 cu in) air-cooled OHC 75° V-twin 4-stroke[1] |
| Bore / stroke | {3.7 x 2.7 inches (95.0 x 69.2 mm) |
| Compression ratio | 8.3:1[1] |
| Power | 68.00 hp (49.6 kW) @ 6500 rpm[1] |
| Transmission | 5 speed, Cardan shaft |
| Frame type | Pressed steel |
| Suspension | Front: 38 mm (1.5 in) telescopic forks, 150 mm (5.9 in) travel Rear: Single swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: Double disc. Rear: Drum |
| Tires | Front: 3.50-19 Rear: 130/90-16[1] |
| Rake, trail | 32°, 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,525 mm (60.0 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,285 mm (90.0 in) W: 840 mm (33 in) |
| Seat height | 715 mm (28.1 in) |
| Weight | 236 kg (520 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 14.5 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 U.S. gal) |
| Related | XV750, XV920, XV1100 |
