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Yamaha’s latest motorcycle has a very long name. Called the XV1900A Midnight Star Casual Full Dress, it’s basically a rebranded version of the Star Motorcycles Stratoliner Deluxe that was recently launched in North America.

Yamaha has launched the bobber-styled XV950 and XV950R across Europe. Essentially rebadged versions of the 2014 Bolt that’s sold in North America by sister brand Star Motorcycles, the new arrivals are competitors for bikes such as the Harley-Davidson Iron 883 and Kawasaki VN900 Custom.

Star Motorcycles, Yamaha’s American cruiser brand, has unveiled its new 2014 Bolt.