Across 6 covered model years from 1996 to 2001, the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star motorcycle has supplied wet/running weights ranging from 727.5 lb (330 kg) and dry weights ranging from 672.4 lb (305 kg), depending on model year.
Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star 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 XVZ 1300 A Royal Star?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star is heavier than about 72.4% of 78 Yamaha custom/cruiser 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 XVZ 1300 A Royal Star weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 727.5 lb (330 kg) |
| Dry weight | 672.4 lb (305 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,294 cc |
| Power | 74 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) to 84.1 lb-ft (114 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.76 US gal (18 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 29.6 lb (13.4 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
The 1996 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 | 11.01 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.09 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.15 lb-ft / 100 lb to 12.5 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.78 cc / lb to 1.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52 lb / 100 cc to 56.2 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.1% to 4.4% |
| Weight with full tank | 702 lb (318.4 kg) |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star weight FAQ
What does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star weigh ready to ride?
The supplied figures span 727.5 lb (330 kg) for wet/running weight and 672.4 lb (305 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 XVZ 1300 A Royal Star heavy compared with other Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 72nd weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
Does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star weight change by model year?
Not in the usable weight data on this page. Across the covered 1996-2001 years, the supplied weight figure remains the same where comparable values are available.
How much does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.76 US gal (18 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 29.6 lb (13.4 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 907.5 lb (411.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
How much horsepower does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star have per 100 lb?
Where compatible power and weight figures are available, it works out to 11.01 hp per 100 lb. That places it around the 74th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How heavy is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star after filling the fuel tank?
Based on the available dry-weight and tank-capacity data, a full-tank estimate is 702 lb (318.4 kg). Oil, coolant and market-specific equipment can still make actual ready-to-ride weight different.
How much torque does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star have per 100 lb?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.15 lb-ft per 100 lb to 12.5 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
What is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star displacement per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.78 cc per lb to 1.92 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.