Yamaha Road Star Midnight Venture
The Yamaha Road Star Midnight Venture was a Liquid-cooled, DOHC, V-4 Touring motorcycle produced by Yamaha in 2005. Max torque was 89.25 ft/lbs (121.0 Nm) @ 4750 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 98.03 HP (73.1 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
| 'Yamaha Road Star Midnight Venture' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
|---|---|
| Production | 2005 |
| Class | [[:Category:Touring motorcycles|Touring]] [[Category:Touring motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, DOHC, V-4 |
| Bore / Stroke | 78.7mm x 78.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 |
| Horsepower | 98.03 HP (73.1 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Torque | 89.25 ft/lbs (121.0 Nm) @ 4750RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5 speed, manual, wide ratio, overdrive 5th Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Air-assist telescopic fork, 5.6 in. travel Rear: Air-assist single shock, link-type, 4.1 in. travel |
| Brakes | Front: Dual 298mm discs Rear: Single 320mm disc |
| Front Tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear Tire | 150/90-15 |
| Wheelbase | 67.09 inches (1704 mm) |
| Length | 104.49 inches (2654 mm) |
| Width | 35.39 inches (899 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.49 inches (749 mm) |
| Weight | 366.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 78.7mm bore x 78.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1294.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5 speed, manual, wide ratio, overdrive 5th transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 150/80-16 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 298mm discs in the front and a Single 320mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Air-assist telescopic fork, 5.6 in. travel while the rear was equipped with a Air-assist single shock, link-type, 4.1 in. travel. The Road Star Midnight Venture was fitted with a 1.59 Gallon (6.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 67.09 inches (1704 mm) long.
2005 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Venture
The Midnight trim introduces a blackened, elegant glossy paint job for the Road Star Venture. The bike retains all its touring worthiness and road stance, but receives an aesthetic makeover to add even more head-turning allure to an already cool design.
The engine is painted black and the polished fins add a beautiful contrast. Chrome accents match the shine of the deep black livery, while burlwood dash treatment takes the 2004 Road Star Midnight Venture further into the luxury realm.