For the 1998 model year, the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic motorcycle has a listed dry weight of 696.7 lb (316 kg).
Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic weight overview
The scale number is high enough that parking and low-speed balance deserve real consideration. Once the bike leans too far, recovering it takes much more effort than on a light machine. The comparison uses dry weight because a usable wet/running figure was not supplied, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will be heavier.
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How heavy is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic?
dry weight
Using a model-level dry weight comparison, the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic is heavier than about 98.6% of 110 Yamaha 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 AT Royal Star Tour Classic weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 696.7 lb (316 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,294 cc |
| Torque | 81.1 lb-ft (110 Nm) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.65 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.86 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 53.8 lb / 100 cc |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic weight FAQ
What is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic dry weight?
The available dry weight is 696.7 lb (316 kg). Actual ready-to-ride weight will be higher after fuel and operating fluids are added.
Is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic lighter or heavier than other Yamaha motorcycles?
Compared with similar Yamahas in this dataset, it is heavier than about 98.6% of 110 motorcycles using the same weight basis.
What is the combined Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic and rider weight?
Using the model’s representative dry weight and a 180 lb rider, the combined bike-and-rider mass is about 876.7 lb (397.6 kg) before riding gear, luggage or a passenger.
Is the listed Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic weight ready to ride?
No. Dry weight excludes at least some operating fluids, so the actual ready-to-ride motorcycle will weigh more.
How much torque does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic have per 100 lb?
Where compatible torque and weight figures are available, the model works out to 11.65 lb-ft per 100 lb. This gives more context than torque alone because it relates engine twist to the mass it has to move.
What is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic displacement per pound?
The available figures work out to 1.86 cc per lb. This is not a performance rating, but it is a useful way to compare engine size against total motorcycle mass.
What is the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic weight difference versus the category median?
Compared with the median Yamaha motorcycle weight of 291 lb (132 kg), the model is roughly 405.7 lb (184 kg) heavier.
Where will I notice the Yamaha XVZ 1300 AT Royal Star Tour Classic weight most?
The main challenge is low-speed and stationary handling. Once moving the chassis may disguise the mass, but backing up or holding it on a slope still means managing the full weight.
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.