Yamaha Royal Star Venture Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Royal Star Venture motorcycle specifications include a 1,294 cc (78.96 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 366 kg (807 lb).

Key specifications

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012Model years
1,294 ccDisplacement
366 kgDry weight
749 mmSeat height
22.7 LFuel tank
1,704 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200620072008200920112012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Displacement
200720121294.7 cc (79.00 cu in)
Dry weight
2009394.2 kg (869 lb)
Front suspension
20082012Telescopic fork
Fuel system
20072009Carburettor. (4) 32mm Mikuni CV
2011Carburettor. 32mm Mikuni carburetors with TPS
2012Carburettor. (4) 32mm Mikuni CV
Rear suspension
20082012Single shock
Ignition
2008TCI
20092012TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition

How the Yamaha Royal Star Venture compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement1,294 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 135% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height749 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 6% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 24th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity22.7 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 74% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement91st

1,294 cc — larger displacement than about 91% of Yamaha models.

Seat height24th

749 mm — taller than about 24% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity95th

22.7 L — larger than about 95% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,654 mm
This bike

2,654

Yamaha avg

2,082

27% above average.

Overall width899 mm
This bike

899

Yamaha avg

823

9% above average.

Overall height1,565 mm
This bike

1,565

Yamaha avg

1,172

34% above average.

Wheelbase1,704 mm
This bike

1,704

Yamaha avg

1,416

20% above average.

Seat height749 mm
This bike

749

Yamaha avg

793

6% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 1,294 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,704 mmSeat 749 mm
5-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 150/80-16 front / 150/90-15 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 150/80-16
Rear tire size 150/90-15
Front tire width 150 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 80%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 150 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 1,294 cc (78.96 cu in)
Bore × stroke 79.0 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. 4 x 32mm Mikuni Constant-Velocity
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital TCI

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic fork w/air assist
Rear suspension Single shock, link-type w/air assist
Front wheel travel 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear wheel travel 104 mm (4.1 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 150/80-16
Rear tire 150/90-15

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 366 kg (807 lb)
Seat height 749 mm (29.5 inches)
Overall length 2,654 mm (104.5 inches)
Overall width 899 mm (35.4 inches)
Overall height 1,565 mm (61.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,704 mm (67.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 22.71 L (6.00 US gal)

Other specifications

Price as new US$ 16799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.