XVZ 13 T

1990 Yamaha XVZ 13 T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1990 Yamaha XVZ 13 T pairs a 1293 cc (78.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 97 HP (70.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 75 HP per liter, 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 measures 348 kg (767 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.59 kg per horsepower). The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 196 km/h (122 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1989 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.