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Whether you're new to big cruisers, or have been riding them for years, it's hard not to be moved by the XVS950A Midnight Star.

It might be the low, comfortable riding position, or the grunting, uneven purr of the high-torque, 942cc V-twin engine. It could be the lightweight, easy handling, or the classic cruiser look, both of which are enhanced by a long-and-low chassis and some advanced technical flourishes. Whatever it is, this is a bike that will compel you to get on to the open road.

So mount up, sit back, and open up the throttle for pure, simple cruiser fun. It's what the bike was built for, after all.

              

                          Midnight Black                                                                                 Lava Red

 

                                                                            Technical Specifications 

XVS950A Midnight Star

 

Engine

 

Engine type

air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valves, V-type 2-cylinder

Displacement

942cc

Bore x stroke

85.0 mm x 83.0 mm

Compression ratio

9.0 : 1

Maximum power

39.4 kW (54.0PS) @ 6,000 rpm

Maximum torque

76.8 Nm (7.84 kg-m) @ 3,000 rpm

Lubrication system

Wet sump

Fuel system

Fuel Injection

Clutch type

Wet, Multiple Disc

Ignition system

TCI

Starter system

Electric

Transmission system

Constant Mesh, 5-speed

Final transmission

Belt

 

 

Chassis

 

Frame

Steel Double Cradle

Front suspension system

Telescopic forks, Ø 41 mm

Front travel

135 mm

Caster angle

32º

Trail

145 mm

Rear suspension system

Swingarm

Rear travel

110 mm

Front brake

Hydraulic single disc, Ø 320 mm

Rear brake

Single Disc, Ø 298 mm

Front tyre

130/70-18M/C 63H

Rear tyre

170/70B16/C 75H

 

 

Dimensions

 

Overall length

2,435 mm

Overall width

1,000 mm

Overall height

1,080 mm

Seat height

675 mm

Wheel base

1,685 mm

Minimum ground clearance

145 mm

Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)

278 kg

Fuel tank capacity

17 litres

Oil tank capacity

4 litres

 

Contact---SAUNDERS MOTORCYCLES---at

17 Station Road, Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6AP.

                                        Phone 01438 811524 or Email info@saundersmc.co.uk

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