Yamaha XVZ1300 Royal Star Classic

Yamaha XVZ1300 Royal Star Classic
Manufacturer	Yamaha
Production	1994
Class	Cruiser
Engine	Four stroke, 72° V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Ignition	Electronic
Transmission	5 Speed
Frame	Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; round-section steel swing arm
Suspension	Front: Center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40mm tubes, anti-dive valving Rear: Single air-adjustable shock absorber, adjustable for rebound dampening, producing
Brakes	Front: 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 320mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	150/80-16
Rear Tire	150/90-15
Wheelbase	1695 mm / 66.7 in
Seat Height	710 mm / 28.0 in
Weight	330 kg / 728.5 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil	Yamalube 10w-40
Fuel Capacity	18 Liters / 4.7 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine featured a 10.0:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple disc.

Chassis

It came with a 150/80-16 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 320mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40mm tubes, anti-dive valving while the rear was equipped with a Single air-adjustable shock absorber, adjustable for rebound dampening, producing. The XVZ1300 Royal Star Classic was fitted with a 18 Liters / 4.7 US gal fuel tank. The wheelbase was 1695 mm / 66.7 in long.

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Overview

Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star Classic

The Royal Star is a massive, retro-styled touring cruiser powered by a larger, detuned version of the 1198cc V-Max engine. The V-4 engine, which makes 104kW (140bhp) in the V-Max, produces around half that figure in the Royal Star. Yamaha has altered the engine's carburation and timing to move the power further down the rev range: the peak torque figure of 82ft lb is produced at just 3500rpm. Having said that, the Royal Star is incredibly heavy, at 328kg (7231b), limiting its dynamic appeal. Beefy fork shrouds, extensive chrome-plating and spoked wheels are all authentic cruiser-style. Its touring abilities are further helped by the low-maintenance shaft drive and 18-litre (4 gal) fuel tank.

Make Model	Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star Classic
Year	1994
Engine Type	Four stroke, 72° V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement	1294 cc / 78.9 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	79 х 66 mm
Compression	10.0:1
Lubrication	Wet sump
Induction	4x Mikuni carburetors
Ignition	Electronic
Max Power	75 hp / 54.7 kW @ 4750 rpm
Max Torque	111.8 Nm / 81.1 lb-f @ 3500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multiple disc
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Gear Ratio	1st 39=15 (2.600) 2nd 39=22 (1.772) 3rd 31=23 (1.347) 4th 31=29 (1.068) 5th 29=32 (0.906)
Frame	Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; round-section steel swing arm
Front Suspension	Center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40mm tubes, anti-dive valving
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	Single air-adjustable shock absorber, adjustable for rebound dampening, producing
Rear Wheel Travel	108 mm / 4.2 in
Front Brakes	2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 320mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tire	150/80-16
Rear Tire	150/90-15
Rake	28.5°
Trail	125 mm / 4.9 in
Wheelbase	1695 mm / 66.7 in
Seat Height	710 mm / 28.0 in
Wet Weight	330 kg / 728.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18 Liters / 4.7 US gal