Across 8 covered model years from 2005 to 2013, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 843.9 lb (382.8 kg) and dry weights ranging from 787.1 lb (357 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe is heavier than about 87.5% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry vs ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 843.9 lb (382.8 kg) |
| Dry weight | 787.1 lb (357 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,294 cc to 1,294.7 cc |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Torque | 89 lb-ft (120.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.4 US gal (5.3 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 8.7 lb (3.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 2005 model is used as the baseline where data is available. Only later supplied values that differ are shown below. A year pill does not mean every individual weight field was supplied for that year.
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.49 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.7 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.55 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.53 cc / lb to 1.65 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 60.8 lb / 100 cc to 65.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 1.1% to 4.2% |
| Weight with full tank | 795.8 lb (360.9 kg) to 820 lb (371.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe weigh?
For the model years covered here, wet/running weight is 843.9 lb (382.8 kg), while dry weight is 787.1 lb (357 kg). Do not treat dry and wet figures as interchangeable.
How does the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 88th percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe?
A full tank works out to about 8.7 lb (3.9 kg) to 32.9 lb (14.9 kg) from the listed 1.4 US gal (5.3 L) to 5.3 US gal (20.06 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 1,023.9 lb (464.4 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.49 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 41st percentile within the compatible Yamaha touring power-to-weight comparison.
What does the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe weigh with a full tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 795.8 lb (360.9 kg) to 820 lb (371.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe have per 100 lb?
Available data gives 10.55 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
What is the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe displacement per pound?
The model has about 1.53 cc per lb to 1.65 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.