Yamaha XV1000 SE Midnight Special

Yamaha XV1000 SE

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
Bore / stroke	{3.7 x 2.7 inches (95.0 x 69.2 mm)
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Power	68.00 hp (49.6 kw) @ 6500 rpm
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
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

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. 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).

See also

• Yamaha XV920
• Yamaha XV1100