Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture + Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: review, history, specs

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Class: tourer

Production: 1999-2013

Related: Yamaha XVZ1300D Royale Venture, Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star

Models
Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture

(Europe, North America, Oceania)

1999-2013

Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe

(Europe, North America)

2005-2009

Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture
Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1999 Europe, North America, Oceania Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture

Code: 4XY3, 5JC1 – Venture (Europe)

5JL1 – Venture (Australia)

XVZ13TFL, XVZ13TFLC – Venture (USA)

2000 Europe, North America, Oceania Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture

Code: 4XY6, 5JC2, 5MC3 – Venture (Europe)

5JL2 – Venture (Australia)

XVZ13TFM, XVZ13TFMC – Venture (USA)

2001 Europe, North America, Oceania Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture

Code: 4XY9, 5JC3– Venture (Europe)

5JL3 – Venture (Australia)

2002 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture

Code: 4XYC, 4XYF – Europe

4XYA, 4XYB, 4XYD, 4XYE - USA

2003 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture

Code: 4XYJ, 4XYN – Europe

4XYG, 4XYH, 4XYL, 4XYM - USA

2004 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture

Code: 4XYS, 4XYV – Europe

4XYP, 4XYR, 4XYT, 4XYU - USA

2005 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe

Code: 1D63 – Tour Deluxe (Europe)

2C93, 4XYY – Venture (Europe)

1D61, 1D62 – Tour Deluxe (USA)

2C91, 2C92, 4XYW, 4XYX – Venture (USA)

2006 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S

Code: 1D66, 1D69 – Tour Deluxe (Europe)

2C99, 2C96 – Venture (Europe)

1D64, 1D65, 1D67, 1D68 – Tour Deluxe (USA)

2C94, 2C95, 2C97, 2C98 – Venture (USA)

2007 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S

Code: 1D6C, 1D6F – Tour Deluxe (Europe)

2C9C, 2C9F – Venture (Europe)

1D6A, 1D6B, 2C9D, 2C9E – Tour Deluxe (USA)

2C9A, 2C9B, 2C9D, 2C9E – Venture (USA)

2008 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Venture S, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S

Code: 1D6J, 1D6M – Tour Deluxe (Europe)

2C9J, 2C9M – Venture (Europe)

1D6G, 1D6H, 1D6K, 1D6L – Tour Deluxe (USA)

2C9H, 2C9G, 2C9K, 2C9L – Venture (USA)

2009 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Venture S, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S

Code: 1D6R, 1D6U – Tour Deluxe (Europe)

2C9R, 2C9U – Venture (Europe)

1D6N, 1D6P, 1D6S, 1D6T – Tour Deluxe (USA)

2C9N, 2C9P, 2C9S, 2C9T – Venture (USA)

2010 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Venture S

Code: 1BM1, 1BM2 – USA

1BM3, 2C9X - Europe

2011 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture S

Code: 1BM4, 1BM5 – USA

1BM6 - Europe

2012 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture S

Code: 1BM7, 1BM8 – USA

1BM9 - Europe

2013 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture S

Code: 1BMA, 1BMB – USA

1BMC - Europe

Specifications

Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture / Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2505 mm / 98,6 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

2705 mm / 106,5 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Overall width 1010 mm / 39,8 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

900 mm / 35,4 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Overall height 1525 mm / 60,0 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

1565 mm / 61,6 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Seat height 740 mm / 29,1 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

750 mm / 29,5 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Wheelbase 1715 mm / 67,5 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

1705 mm / 67,1 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Ground clearance 150 mm / 5,9 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

155 mm / 6,1 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 383 kg / 844 lbs – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

394 kg / 869 lbs – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

FRAME Type Double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 40 mm (pneumatic), 140 mm / 5,5 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 105 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, 2-piston calipers
Rear brake Single disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 20,0 l / 5,28 US gal (reserve – 3,9 l) – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

22,0 l / 5,9 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Trail 131 mm / 5,1 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)

152 mm / 5,98 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture)

Fuel economy / consumption 6,68 l / 100 km (35,2 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 97,0 hp (71,5 kW) / 6000 rpm
Max. torque 123,0 Nm (12,5 kg-m) / 4750 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 5,27 sec.[2]
Top speed 177 km/h (110 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDSR32
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Shaft
Primary reduction 1.776
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.529

1.632

1.200

0.960

0.786

ELECTRICAL Ignition TCI (digital)
Alternator A.C. magneto 14V 29A at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-18Ah

Images

Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture / Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: images, gallery.

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Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (XVZ1300CT)
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (XVZ1300CT)
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Yamaha Royal Star Venture (XVZ1300TF)
Yamaha Royal Star Venture (XVZ1300TF)

Videos

Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture / Yamaha XVZ1300LT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: video.

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2008 Royal Star Tour Deluxe

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  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Venture (04/1999) | Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Venture (04/1999) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Venture (04/1999) | Top speed