Touring Motorcycles

2005Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe

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The 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe is a heavyweight sport tourer powered by a smooth 1294cc V4 engine, designed for riders seeking comfortable long-distance touring with responsive performance. Known for its shaft drive reliability, advanced liquid cooling, and well-appointed touring amenities, it excels at highway cruising while maintaining agility for spirited riding.

Capacity: 1294.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 357.0 kg
Seat height: 739 mm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering35%

City riding35%

Daily riding60%

Touring92%

Two-up85%

Track10%

Best for: Built for relaxed long-distance highway cruising with a classic V4 soundtrack and shaft-drive reliability rather than sporty performance.
Built for: A laid-back, chrome-heavy touring cruiser for riders who value smooth torque, comfort, and presence over outright speed or agility.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for new riders seeking a light, nimble bike or anyone wanting to tackle twisty backroads or off-road trails aggressively.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 739mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1294.0 ccm
Power: 75.0 HP (55.2 kW)
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2101 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 79.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Digital TCI
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft
Clutch: Hydralic clutch

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1715 mm
Overall length: 2504 mm
Overall width: 1011 mm
Overall height: 1524 mm
Seat height: 739 mm
Dry weight: 357.0 kg
Wet weight: 382.8 kg
Fuel capacity: 5.30 litres
Ground clearance: 150 mm

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Single-backbone frame with solid engine mounting
Front suspension: Telescopic fork w/air assist
Rear suspension: Single shock, link-type w/air assist
Front wheel travel: 142 mm
Rear wheel travel: 104 mm
Rake (fork angle): 29.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 298 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 320 mm
Front tyre: 150/80-16
Rear tyre: 150/90-15

Other

Color options: Raspberry Metallic/Raven, Charcoal Silver/Raven

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2005	2007	2009	2011	2013
Capacity	1294.00 ccm (78.96 cubic inches)	1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches)	1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches)	1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches)	1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches)
Dry weight	357.0 kg (787.0 pounds)	357.0 kg (787.0 pounds)	—	—	—
Seat height	739 mm (29.1 inches)	739 mm (29.1 inches)	739 mm (29.1 inches)	739 mm (29.1 inches)	739 mm (29.1 inches)
Fuel capacity	5.30 litres (1.40 gallons)	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)	20.06 litres (5.30 gallons)
Color options	Raspberry Metallic/Raven, Charcoal Silver/Raven	—	Charcoal Silver/Raven, Red	Charcoal Silver/Raven, Candy Red	Charcoal Silver/Raven, Candy Red