XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture

2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture features a 1294 cc (79 cu in) liquid-cooled v4, four-stroke configuration. 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. 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 1300 TF Royal Star Venture measures 375 kg (827 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.83 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, 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, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2000 to 2002, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.