| Attribute | Yamaha Road Star Midnight 2006 × | Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2011 |
| Make | Yamaha | Harley-Davidson |
| Model | Yamaha Road Star Midnight | Harley-Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 40mm Mikuni CV w/throttle position sensor | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Engine details | - | Twin Cam 96B. Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,670 | 1,584 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 5.29 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 127 |
| Bore (mm) | 97 | 95.3 |
| Stroke (mm) | 113 | 111.1 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 122.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Clutch | - | 9-plate, wet |
| Lubrication system | - | Pressurized, dry-sump |
| Compression | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm Telescopic fork with adjustable preload | 41.3mm telescopic, “beer can” covers |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. 4-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. 2-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 320 | 292 |
| Frame type | Aluminium | Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded. |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | MT90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | MU85-B16 |
| Wheels | - | Chrome, Laced Steel |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 109 | 91 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 147 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 32 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Light | - | 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam |
| Electrical Voltage (V) | - | 12 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,689 | 1,635 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 308 | 315 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,140 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,499 | 2,405 |
| Overall width (mm) | 980 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 709 | 658 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 122 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20.06 | 19.7 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.5 |