For the 1997 model year, the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 672.4 lb (305 kg).
Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic 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. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic is heavier than about 78.8% of 26 Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Dry weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative dry weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 672.4 lb (305 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,294 cc |
| Power | 74 hp |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Horsepower per 100 lb | 11.01 hp / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Pounds per horsepower | 9.09 lb / hp |
| Torque per 100 lb | 12.07 lb-ft / 100 lb |
| Displacement per pound | 1.92 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 52 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic weigh?
The source data gives 672.4 lb (305 kg) as dry weight. A fueled, road-ready bike will weigh more than this figure.
How does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative dry weight is around the 79th percentile among 26 compatible Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycles.
What does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 852.4 lb (386.6 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative dry weight used on this page.
Is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic strong for its weight?
The calculated range is 11.01 hp per 100 lb. This ratio is usually more informative for acceleration comparisons than horsepower alone. That places it around the 88th percentile within the compatible Yamaha custom / cruiser power-to-weight comparison.
How much heavier will the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic be than its dry weight?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
What is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic torque-to-weight ratio?
Available data gives 12.07 lb-ft per 100 lb. That ratio helps explain how strong the engine is relative to the bike’s mass, especially at lower speeds.
How large is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic engine for its weight?
The model has about 1.92 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
Is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic above or below the typical Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight?
The representative dry weight is about 176.4 lb (80 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha custom/cruiser motorcycle weight of 496 lb (225 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Tour Classic easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
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.