Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star motorcycle specifications include a 1,294 cc (78.96 cu in) engine, power of 74 hp (54.0 kW) @ 4,750 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 305 kg (672.4 lb).

Key specifications

1996-2001Model years
1,294 ccDisplacement
74 hpPower
112.0 Nm @ 3,500 rpmTorque
305 kgDry weight
710 mmSeat height
Model years covered
199619971998199920002001
Year-specific specification changes

The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Power
199874 hp (54.0 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
Torque
1997114.0 Nm (11.6 kgf-m or 84.1 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
19981999110.0 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.1 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm

How the Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star 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.

Engine power74 hp
Low 2.8 hpAverage 53.3 hpHigh 171.2 hp

About 39% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 70th percentile across Yamaha models.

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 height710 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th 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.

Engine power70th

74 hp — more powerful than about 70% of Yamaha models with power data.

Displacement91st

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

Seat height17th

710 mm — taller than about 17% of Yamaha models.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V4, four-stroke • 1,294 cc • 74 hp
Chassis snapshot

Seat 710 mm
5-speed

Additional useful specifications

Power-to-weight ratio 0.243 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 242.6 hp/tonne
Specific power 57.2 hp/L

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V4, four-stroke
Displacement 1,294 cc (78.96 cu in)
Power 74 hp (54.0 kW) @ 4,750 rpm
Torque 112.0 Nm (11.4 kgf-m or 82.6 ft.lbs) @ 3,500 rpm
Valves per cylinder 4
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 305 kg (672.4 lb)
Seat height 710 mm (28.0 inches)

Performance

Power/weight ratio 0.2426 hp/kg

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.