| Attribute | Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star 2009 × | Moto Guzzi V7 Racer 2012 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Moto Guzzi |
| Model | Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star | Moto Guzzi V7 Racer |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Classic |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | - | V 90 twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 942 | 744 |
| Power (kw) | 38.6 | 34.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 76.8 | 54.7 |
| Bore (mm) | 85 | 80 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 74 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Emission details | - | 3-way catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. |
| Driveline | - | Helicoidal gears, ratio 16/21=1:1.3125. Final drive: Shaft drive, ratio 4.825. |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple-disc | Dry single plate with flexible couplings |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | By lobes with pressure pump |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, Ø 41 mm | Marzocchi forks |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Oscillating light alloy swingarm with 2 pre-load adjustable shock absorbers. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Bremo stainless steel disc 4 opposed calipers of differing diameters |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Bremo |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 260 |
| Frame type | Steel double cradle | ALS steel tubular dismountable twin cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/70-M18 | 110/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 130/80-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 110 | 118 |
| Trail (mm) | 145 | 109 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight (kg) | 278 | 198 |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 182 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1912 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,080 | 1,115 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,435 | 2,185 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,000 | 805 |
| Seat height (mm) | 675 | 805 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 182 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 2.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 17 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4 | - |