The Yamaha XVZ 12 T motorcycle specifications include a 1,197 cc (73.04 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 325 kg (716.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1984 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Yamaha XVZ 12 T 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.
About 118% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 88th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 74% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 53% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st percentile across Yamaha models.
Yamaha database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
1,197 cc — larger displacement than about 88% of Yamaha models.
325 kg — heavier than about 95% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 5%.
20 L — larger than about 91% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/80-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-16 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 16 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.15:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,197 cc (73.04 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 76.0 x 66 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 120/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-16 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 325 kg (716.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 20.00 L (5.28 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 192.0 km/h (119.3 mph) |
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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.