XVZ 13 T Royal Star Venture

1999 Yamaha XVZ 13 T Royal Star Venture Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Yamaha XVZ 13 T Royal Star Venture custom - cruiser motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 1294 cc (79 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 123 Nm (90.7 lb-ft) at 4,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 75.7 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (4,750 rpm) and peak power (6,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the XVZ 13 T Royal Star Venture measures 390 kg (860 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,705 mm (67.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22.5-liter (5.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.