The Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 motorcycle specifications include a 1,294 cc (78.96 cu in) engine, power of 98 hp (71.5 kW), and a 5-speed gearbox.
Key specifications
How the Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 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 84% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 82nd percentile across Yamaha models.
About 135% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 91st percentile across Yamaha models.
About 6% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 24th percentile across Yamaha models.
About 74% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th 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.
98 hp — more powerful than about 82% of Yamaha models with power data.
1,294 cc — larger displacement than about 91% of Yamaha models.
749 mm — taller than about 24% of Yamaha models.
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.
2,654
2,082
27% above average.
899
823
9% above average.
1,552
1,172
32% above average.
1,704
1,416
20% above average.
749
793
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 150/80-16 |
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| 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 |
| Specific power | 75.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.20:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,294 cc (78.96 cu in) |
| Power | 98 hp (71.5 kW) |
| Bore × stroke | 79.0 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork w/air assist |
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| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type w/air assist;. |
| Front wheel travel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 150/80-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,654 mm (104.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 899 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,552 mm (61.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,704 mm (67.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 22.71 L (6.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Raven |
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| Price as new | US$ 16999. 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.