Across 6 covered model years from 2006 to 2012, the Yamaha Royal Star Venture motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 869.1 lb (394.2 kg) and dry weights ranging from 806.9 lb (366 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha Royal Star Venture weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha Royal Star Venture?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha Royal Star Venture is heavier than about 96.4% 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 Venture weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 869.1 lb (394.2 kg) |
| Dry weight | 806.9 lb (366 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,294 cc to 1,294.7 cc |
| Power | 97 hp |
| Torque | 89 lb-ft (120.7 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 US gal (22.71 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 37.3 lb (16.9 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.16 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 8.96 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 10.24 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.49 cc / lb to 1.6 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 62.3 lb / 100 cc to 67.1 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.3% to 4.6% |
| Weight with full tank | 844.2 lb (382.9 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha Royal Star Venture weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 869.1 lb (394.2 kg) for wet/running weight and 806.9 lb (366 kg) for dry weight across the years in this page. Wet weight is the better guide to what you actually manage on the road.
Is the Yamaha Royal Star Venture heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 96th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 6 US gal (22.71 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 37.3 lb (16.9 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha Royal Star Venture with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 1,049.1 lb (475.8 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.16 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 32nd percentile within the compatible Yamaha touring power-to-weight comparison.
What is the estimated Yamaha Royal Star Venture weight with a full tank of gas?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 844.2 lb (382.9 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 10.24 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha Royal Star Venture displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.49 cc per lb to 1.6 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
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.