XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture

2001 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2001 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture touring motorcycle, Yamaha features a 1294 cc (79 cu in) v4, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 6,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 119 Nm (87.8 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 73.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 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 0.25 HP/kg (3.95 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 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 185 km/h (115 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.