2005 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior® for Sale

Additional Features:

• Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine as stunning as it is powerful.
• 2-piece saddle is wide and flat for excellent comfort.
• Totally trick digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual tripmeters with triple clamp- mounted analog speedometer.
• Trick, LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very sano look.
• Steel fenders combine timeless styling with sleek, aerodynamic profile.
• Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1-type automatic tripmeter.
• Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.
• Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multireflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.

Chassis/Suspension:

• Specially designed, class-exclusive, aluminum double-cradle frame increases rigidity by 41% (over standard Road Star frame) and offers tremendous strength and durability with minimal flex.
• Aluminum swingarm, born from R1 heritage, offers superb rigidity.
• Highly rigid, R1-derived 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork with 5.3 inches of travel for exceptional sport-oriented performance.
• Beefy cast-aluminum top and bottom triple clamps help increase fork rigidity.
• Link-type, preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock delivers outstanding rear-wheel tracking for precise handling and plush ride quality
• Dual 298mm front disc brakes, born from R1 heritage, feature one-piece 4-piston calipers with fully floating rotors and 282mm rear disc brake with single-piston caliper combine for incredible, supersport-spec stopping power.
• Lightweight, cast-aluminum 3-spoke wheels wear low-profile, competition-spec 120/70-ZR18 front and an industry-largest 200/50-ZR17 rear radial for awesome, launching-off-the-line traction and cornering grip.
• Extra-long, 65.6-inch wheelbase and deep, plush saddle create long and low center of gravity, added rider comfort and well-balanced handling.
• Wide, swept-back, 1-inch-diameter, rubber-mounted handlebars are easy to reach and reduce vibration to minimize fatigue.

Engine:

• The industry standard for V-twin excellence features 102 cubic-inch (1670cc) displacement, pumping out incredible, asphalt-ripping low-rpm torque and acceleration!
• Air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 48° cylinders with pushrod valve actuation keeps engine height down and ensures more uniform heat dissipation due to ABSence of a cam chain case.
• Large-bore cylinder features cylinder head with large cooling fins, ceramic composite bore plating and a one-piece head cover (for rigidity around the rocker arm) to provide more efficient heat dissipation.
• Four-valve cylinder head design uses two spark plugs per cylinder for efficient combustion and more power at all RPM.
• Valvetrain includes intake and exhaust rocker arms that reduce inertia during high-rpm performance and higher-lift cams for increased horsepower.
• Hydraulic valve lifters driven by twin camshafts deliver exceptional performance and lower maintenance neeDual Sport.
• Pistons feature durable and lightweight forged construction to accommodate higher-RPM performance with reduced vibration and less reciprocating mass.
• Rare earth flywheel magnet for faster-revving power delivery and increased high-RPM durability.
• Twin-bore fuel injection (FI) with throttle position sensor (TPS), aspirated by free-breathing twin air cleaner system, ensures optimal fuel delivery, great throttle response and maximum power throughout the rev range.
• State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) ensures precisely metered fuel delivery and optimal ignition spark control using 3-D digital CD ignition mapping for each cylinder.
• High-performance 2-into-1 exhaust system features stainless steel headers and a massive muffler that boosts horsepower while putting out a throaty V-twin growl.
• Dry sump lubrication system uses a handy spin-on filter.
• Smooth-shifting 5-speed transmission features close-ratio gearing for excellent roll-on performance at all RPM.
• Smooth, low-maintenance belt drive system has a narrow-design belt that reduces unsprung weight for improved rear suspension performance.
• Electric starting system features solenoid-activated auto-decompressor for easy starting.

New for 2005:

• New, 3D tank emblem reflects nicely upon bad-to-the-bone paint schemes.
• Road Star Midnight Warrior version has black paint, distinctive trim and appointments throughout.
• Clear turn signal lenses provide a custom, high-visibility touch.