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Yamaha XV1000 SE
ManufacturerYamaha
Also calledMidnight Special
Production1983–1985
ClassCustom Cruiser
Engine981 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 ratio8.3:1[1]
Power68.00 hp (49.6 kw) @ 6500 rpm[1]
Transmission5 speed, Cardan shaft
Frame typePressed steel
SuspensionFront: 38 mm (1.5 in) telescopic forks, 150 mm (5.9 in) travel Rear: Single swing arm
BrakesFront: Double disc. Rear: Drum
TiresFront: 3.50-19 Rear: 130/90-16[1]
Rake, trail32°, 129 mm (5.1 in)
Wheelbase1,525 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)
RelatedXV750, 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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  1. ^ a b c d e "YAMAHA XV 1000 SE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 1983". FM. FICHASMOTOR. COM. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Spare parts and accessories for YAMAHA XV 1000 SE (MIDNIGHT SPECIAL) 23W". Louis. Detlev Louis Motorrad-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Yamaha XV 1000 SE Midnight Special 1984". MotoProfi. motoprofi.com. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
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