Yamaha XV1000 SE Midnight Special

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Yamaha XV1000 SE
Manufacturer Yamaha
Also calledMidnight Special
Production1983–1985
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)
DimensionsL: 2,285 mm (90.0 in)
W: 840 mm (33 in)
Seat height715 mm (28.1 in)
Weight236 kg (520 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity14.5 L (3.2 imp gal; 3.8 U.S. gal)
Related XV750, XV920, XV1100

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]

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