Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture + Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: review, history, specs
Class: tourer
Production: 1999-2013
Related: Yamaha XVZ1300D Royale Venture, Yamaha XVZ1300A Royal Star
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| Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture
(Europe, North America, Oceania) 1999-2013 |
Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe
(Europe, North America) 2005-2009 |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1999 | Europe, North America, Oceania | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture
Code: 4XY3, 5JC1 – Venture (Europe) 5JL1 – Venture (Australia) XVZ13TFL, XVZ13TFLC – Venture (USA) |
| 2000 | Europe, North America, Oceania | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture
Code: 4XY6, 5JC2, 5MC3 – Venture (Europe) 5JL2 – Venture (Australia) XVZ13TFM, XVZ13TFMC – Venture (USA) |
| 2001 | Europe, North America, Oceania | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture
Code: 4XY9, 5JC3– Venture (Europe) 5JL3 – Venture (Australia) |
| 2002 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture
Code: 4XYC, 4XYF – Europe 4XYA, 4XYB, 4XYD, 4XYE - USA |
| 2003 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture
Code: 4XYJ, 4XYN – Europe 4XYG, 4XYH, 4XYL, 4XYM - USA |
| 2004 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture
Code: 4XYS, 4XYV – Europe 4XYP, 4XYR, 4XYT, 4XYU - USA |
| 2005 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Code: 1D63 – Tour Deluxe (Europe) 2C93, 4XYY – Venture (Europe) 1D61, 1D62 – Tour Deluxe (USA) 2C91, 2C92, 4XYW, 4XYX – Venture (USA) |
| 2006 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S
Code: 1D66, 1D69 – Tour Deluxe (Europe) 2C99, 2C96 – Venture (Europe) 1D64, 1D65, 1D67, 1D68 – Tour Deluxe (USA) 2C94, 2C95, 2C97, 2C98 – Venture (USA) |
| 2007 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S
Code: 1D6C, 1D6F – Tour Deluxe (Europe) 2C9C, 2C9F – Venture (Europe) 1D6A, 1D6B, 2C9D, 2C9E – Tour Deluxe (USA) 2C9A, 2C9B, 2C9D, 2C9E – Venture (USA) |
| 2008 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Venture S, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S
Code: 1D6J, 1D6M – Tour Deluxe (Europe) 2C9J, 2C9M – Venture (Europe) 1D6G, 1D6H, 1D6K, 1D6L – Tour Deluxe (USA) 2C9H, 2C9G, 2C9K, 2C9L – Venture (USA) |
| 2009 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Venture S, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S
Code: 1D6R, 1D6U – Tour Deluxe (Europe) 2C9R, 2C9U – Venture (Europe) 1D6N, 1D6P, 1D6S, 1D6T – Tour Deluxe (USA) 2C9N, 2C9P, 2C9S, 2C9T – Venture (USA) |
| 2010 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture, Yamaha Royal Star Venture S
Code: 1BM1, 1BM2 – USA 1BM3, 2C9X - Europe |
| 2011 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture S
Code: 1BM4, 1BM5 – USA 1BM6 - Europe |
| 2012 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture S
Code: 1BM7, 1BM8 – USA 1BM9 - Europe |
| 2013 | Europe, North America | Name: Yamaha Royal Star Venture S
Code: 1BMA, 1BMB – USA 1BMC - Europe |
Specifications
Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture / Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: specs
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2505 mm / 98,6 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
2705 mm / 106,5 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture) |
| Overall width | 1010 mm / 39,8 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
900 mm / 35,4 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| Overall height | 1525 mm / 60,0 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
1565 mm / 61,6 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| Seat height | 740 mm / 29,1 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
750 mm / 29,5 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| Wheelbase | 1715 mm / 67,5 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
1705 mm / 67,1 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5,9 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
155 mm / 6,1 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| Dry weight | ||
| Curb (wet) weight | 383 kg / 844 lbs – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
394 kg / 869 lbs – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| FRAME | Type | Double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 40 mm (pneumatic), 140 mm / 5,5 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock, 105 mm / 3,7 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 150/80-16M/C (71H) | |
| Rear tire size | 150/90-15M/C (74H) | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 320 mm, 4-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 20,0 l / 5,28 US gal (reserve – 3,9 l) – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
22,0 l / 5,9 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| Trail | 131 mm / 5,1 in – XVZ1300CT (Tour Deluxe)
152 mm / 5,98 in – XVZ1300TF (Venture) | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 6,68 l / 100 km (35,2 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders V-type | |
| Bore & Stroke | 79,0 x 66,0 mm (3,11 x 2,60 in) | |
| Displacement | 1294 cm³ (78,96 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 97,0 hp (71,5 kW) / 6000 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 123,0 Nm (12,5 kg-m) / 4750 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,27 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 177 km/h (110 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BDSR32 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 1.776 | |
| Final reduction | ||
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.632 1.200 0.960 0.786 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | TCI (digital) |
| Alternator | A.C. magneto 14V 29A at 5000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-18Ah | |
Images
Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture / Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: images, gallery.
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Videos
Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture / Yamaha XVZ1300LT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: video.
Yamaha XVZ1300TF Royal Star Venture / Yamaha XVZ1300CT Royal Star Tour Deluxe: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- Yamaha Royal Star Venture: Service Manual
- Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (XVZ1300CT): Owner's Manual, 2005
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Venture (04/1999) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Venture (04/1999) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Yamaha Royal Star Venture (04/1999) | Top speed