YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Warrior (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Road Star Warrior was a cruiser machine that combined a classic design complemented by modern technology, resulting in a low and mean machine. The motorcycle debuted in 2002 and continued production until 2010.

In 2005, in addition to the base model, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior, a cruiser identical to the standard model but with a blacked-out appearance, giving it a more menacing look.

I packed the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight, a wide handlebar, a teardrop-shaped tank, a two-piece dual seat, a side stand, a two-into-one exhaust system with a single silencer mounted on the right side, and three-spoke lightweight alloy wheels.

In addition to its standard fittings, the Midnight model had blacked-out components, such as the headlight housing, fork, fenders, frame, tank, engine, engine covers, exhaust system, and wheels. Very few pieces here and there escaped the black treatment.

The 2005 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior's power came from the same 1,670cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine with a fuel injection system in charge, delivering 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 135 Nm (99 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.

The bike's power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch and delivered to the rear 17-inch wheel through a low-maintenance final belt drive.