YAMAHA Road Star Midnight Warrior (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, in addition to the base model, the manufacturer launched a more sober-looking machine under the Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior designation. It packed the same features as the standard model but with a blacked-out appearance.

Unlike the base model, which featured many shiny chromed elements, the Midnight version received a black treatment, giving the bike a darkened and sober look. Very few pieces, such as the handlebar, mirrors, exhaust caps, rims, cooling fins, and cylinder heads, escaped the black treatment.

The bike's dark look was represented by black components, such as the headlight housing, fork, frame fenders, tank, engine, engine covers, wheel spokes, and exhaust system.

In addition, the model packed the same standard features as the base model, including a single headlight on the front, a pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual-seat, and five-spoke magnesium wheels with tubeless tires.

Suspension-wise, the bike packed a 41 mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork on the front with 135 mm of travel and a link-type rebound and preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear with 110 mm of travel.

As for performance, the 2007 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Warrior had installed a 1,670cc four-stroke V-twin air-cooled engine underneath its fuel tank, delivering an output power of 84 hp at 4,400 rpm and 99 Nm (135 lb-ft) torque at 3,750 rpm.