Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior
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| Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2006 - 2010 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHV, 4-valve, 48°, V-twin w/EFI |
| Bore / Stroke | 96.5mm x 96.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.4:1 |
| Torque | 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 3750RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual, close-ratio Final Drive: Belt |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm KYB inverted fork; 5.3-in travel Rear: Single shock; adjustable preload and rebound damping, 4.3-in travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 298mm discs Rear: 282mm disc |
| Front Tire | 120/70-ZR18 Radial |
| Rear Tire | 200/50-ZR17 Radial |
| Wheelbase | 65.59 inches (1666 mm) |
| Length | 93.9 inches (2385 mm) |
| Width | 37.8 inches (960 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.7 inches (729 mm) |
| Weight | 294.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior was a Air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHV, 4-valve, 48°, V-twin w/EFI Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2006 and 2010. Max torque was 100.31 ft/lbs (136.0 Nm) @ 3750 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 96.5mm bore x 96.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1670.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed, manual, close-ratio transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-ZR18 Radial front tire and a 200/50-ZR17 Radial rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 298mm discs in the front and a 282mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm KYB inverted fork; 5.3-in travel while the rear was equipped with a Single shock; adjustable preload and rebound damping, 4.3-in travel. The Road Star Midnight Warrior was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 65.59 inches (1666 mm) long.
2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior[edit | edit source]
There is something cooler than the aggressive lines of the Road Star Warrior in Star Motorcycles' line-up, and its name is the Road Star Midnight Warrior. The 2005 Midnight edition of the Warrior comes dressed in an all-black livery with very few parts which have escaped the darkened change.
They are the exhaust end cap, folk legs, headlight bezel and the polished engine fins. The rest is all dark, menacing pure Warrior styling with a most sober black luster, neatly complemented by red rim stripes.
2007 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior[edit | edit source]
The 2006 Road Star Midnight Warrior looks so fearsome that we'd almost say it's the bike that chooses the rider and not the other way around. Packing the same blistering performance like the base model, the Midnight Warrior cashes in major style points with its unforgiving, glossy black livery, with minimalist chrome accent. Almost a completely darkened machine, the 2006 Road Star Midnight Warrior is about making a statement while enjoying blazing fast rides on the countryside roads or on the open highway.
1670cc of air-cooled displacement deliver power and torque on tap, ready to take on pretty much anything and anyone, some sport bikes included. If power with unlimited style is what you're after, there goes your ride!
2008 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior[edit | edit source]
The Midnight trim introduces a darkened livery for the 2008 MY Warrior, retaining all the tech characteristics of this amazing roadster. YZF-R1-derived suspensions, sport bike-inspired brakes, a high-tech aluminum frame and a might 1670cc air-cooled v-twin engine are complemented by a huge 2-into-1 exhaust and sporty ergonomics.
Still a cruiser, the Road Star Midnight Warrior is equally useable for daily commuting, city errands, weekend overnight outings or even long trips. It basically offer all the convenience of a powerful cruiser, but with an extra menacing factor about it.
2009 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior[edit | edit source]
You know the Star drill: if a bike is highly popular, then it will receive a Midnight trim, and the 2009 MY Warrior does not stray from the path. Building on the fearsome 1670cc injected v-twin platform, the midnight Warrior boasts the same USD forks with radial calipers, light allow rims and a huge sport bike exhaust.
The graphics evolved to a two-tone job, with red accents and red rim stripes, with everything painted black, including engine and covers, forks, frame headers and all. Mean and lean, the 2009 MY Road Star Midnight Warrior looks smashing.
2010 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior[edit | edit source]
The 2010 MY Road Star Midnight Warrior is a truly intimidating presence. As if the base model Warrior was not already a frightening machine, with its superbike-power cruiser hybrid looks, the Midnight trim introduces a menacing all-black livery majestically complemented by golden accents.
The gold-colored rims, caliper piston covers and forks add a sublime elegant note to the Warrior, introducing top-class style to a bike engineered to dominate the road.