Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star: review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1996-2001
Related: Yamaha XVZ1300D Royale Venture, Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture, Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe
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| Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star
(Europe, North America, Japan) 1996-2001 |
Yamaha XVZ1300AT Royal Star Tour Classic
(Europe, North America, Japan) 1996-2000 |
Yamaha XVZ1300LT Royal Star Tour Deluxe
(Europe, North America) 1997-2001 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1996 | Europe, Japan, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic
Code: 4NK1, 4NK2, 4NK3, 4WY1 – Royal Star (Europe) 4NL1, 4NL2, 4NL3 – Royal Star Tour Classic (Europe) 4WY1 – Royal Star (Japan) 4WY2 – Royal Star Tour Classic (Japan) XVZ13AH, XVZ13AHC – Royal Star (USA) XVZ13ATH, XVZ13ATHC - Royal Star Tour Classic (USA) |
| 1997 | Europe, Japan, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Code: 4NK6, 4WY3, 4YP1 – Royal Star (Europe) 4NL6, 4WY4 – Royal Star Tour Classic (Europe) 4WY3 – Royal Star (Japan) 4WY4 – Royal Star Tour Classic (Japan) XVZ13AJ, XVZ13AJC – Royal Star (USA) XVZ13ATJ, XVZ13ATJC - Royal Star Tour Classic (USA) XVZ13LTJ / XVZ1300LTJ - Royal Star Tour Deluxe |
| 1998 | Europe, Japan, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Code: 4NK9, 4YP2 – Royal Star (Europe) 5EJ3– Royal Star Tour Classic (Europe) 4WY5 – Royal Star (Japan) 4WY6 – Royal Star Tour Classic (Japan) XVZ13AK, XVZ13AKC – Royal Star (USA) XVZ13ATK, XVZ13ATKC - Royal Star Tour Classic (USA) XVZ13LTK / XVZ1300LTK - Royal Star Tour Deluxe |
| 1999 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Code: 4NKC, 4YP3 – Royal Star (Europe) 5EJ7 – Royal Star Tour Classic (Europe) XVZ13AL, XVZ13ALC – Royal Star (USA) XVZ13ATL, XVZ13ATLC - Royal Star Tour Classic (USA) XVZ13LTL / XVZ1300LTL - Royal Star Tour Deluxe |
| 2000 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Classic, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Code: 4NKF, 4YP4 – Royal Star (Europe) 5EJC – Royal Star Tour Classic (Europe) XVZ1300AM, XVZ1300AMC, XVZ13AM, XVZ13AMC – Royal Star (USA) XVZ1300ATM, XVZ13ATM, XVZ13ATMC - Royal Star Tour Classic (USA) XVZ13LTM / XVZ1300LTM - Royal Star Tour Deluxe |
| 2001 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Code: 4NKJ (Europe) XVZ1300AN, XVZ1300ANC (USA) XVZ13LTN / XVZ1300LTN - Royal Star Tour Deluxe |
Specifications
Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star: specs
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2480 mm / 97,7 in - Royal Star
2485 mm / 97,8 in – Royal Star Tour Classic + LT |
| Overall width | 910 mm / 35,8 in | |
| Overall height | 1160 mm / 45,6 in - Royal Star
1475 mm / 58,0 in – Royal Star Tour Classic + LT | |
| Seat height | 715 mm / 28,2 in - Royal Star
725 mm / 28,6 in – Royal Star Tour Classic + LT | |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm / 66,7 in | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in
145 mm / 5,7 in | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 330 kg / 728 lbs - Royal Star
354 kg / 780 lbs – Royal Star Tour Classic + LT | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm (+link) with mono-shock, 95 mm / 3,7 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 150/80-16M/C (71H) | |
| Rear tire size | 150/90-15M/C (74H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 298 mm, 4-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 18,0 l / 4,8 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) | |
| Trail | 126 mm / 5,0 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,82 l / 100 km (34,5 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders V-type | |
| Bore & Stroke | 79,0 x 66,0 mm (3,11 x 2,60 in) | |
| Displacement | 1294 cm³ (78,96 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 75,0 hp (55,1 kW) / 5000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 112,0 Nm (11,4 kg-m) / 3500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,98 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 162 km/h (101 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDS28 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.666 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.578 1.160 0.906 0.750 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto 14V 23A at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-18Ah | |
Images
Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star: images, gallery.
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Videos
Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star: video.
Manuals
Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (03/1999) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (03/1999) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (03/1999) | Top speed