XVZ 1300 A Royal Star

1997 Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1997 Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star 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 74 HP (54 kW) at 4,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 114 Nm (84.1 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 57.2 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (4,750 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the XVZ 1300 A Royal Star measures 305 kg (672 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.12 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 710 mm (28 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1996 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.