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Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S - [2006]
This edition of the Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Yamaha XV 1900 has a 1854cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2006 XV 1900 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XV 1900's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2012 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M109R M1800R | 2012cc.2012 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M109RZ M1800R Limited Edition | 2012cc.
Weighing in at 370 kgs (815 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour or the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple - [2025]
In terms of power the 1854cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 98.6 bhp (73 kW) @ 4250 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 123.0 lb-ft (166.7 Nm) @ 2250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2023 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead [101.6 lb-ft (137.7 Nm) @ 8200 rpm] and the 2022 Buell-EBR 1190 Hammerhead [101.6 lb-ft (137.7 Nm) @ 8200 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XV 1900 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1997 Honda CB 500 S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S.
The 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S has a Power to weight ratio of 266.4 bhp per ton and 332.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 XV 1900 competing with the 1997 Honda CB 500 S [291.4 bhp\ton] and the 1997 Honda CB 500 S [291.4 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XV 1900 generating around 332.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2014 Honda VFR 1200 FA DCT [356.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 2010 Honda VFR 1200 F [356.1 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 14.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S similar in acceleration to the 2016 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S (13.9 secs) and the 2016 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S (13.9 secs). This Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S and the 2008 Honda CBF 600 N
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.8 secs @ 103 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2008 Honda CBF 600 N (12.8 secs) and the 1978 Suzuki GS 750 E (12.8 secs).
The 2006 version of the Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S has a maximum speed of 120mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 XV 1900 equals the 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Yamaha XV 1900 Stratoliner S then how about a 2013 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph) and the 2012 Suzuki GSX 650 F DOHC (131 mph).
