Touring Motorcycles

1987Yamaha XVZ 12 T

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The 1987 Yamaha XVZ 12 T is a full-featured touring cruiser designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and reliability. Its liquid-cooled 1197cc V4 engine delivers smooth power with shaft drive convenience, while the 5-speed gearbox and touring ergonomics make it ideal for extended highway cruising. Known for its durability and balanced performance, this model established Yamaha's reputation in the premium touring segment.

Capacity: 1197.0 ccm
Engine: V four, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Wet weight: 325.0 kg
Seat height: Not on record
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Power: 97.0 HP (71.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM

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Other years 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering40%

City riding35%

Daily riding55%

Touring95%

Two-up90%

Track15%

Best for: Built for long-distance highway touring with a passenger and luggage rather than sport riding or commuting.
Built for: A smooth, shaft-driven V4 cruiser-tourer that rewards relaxed, steady riding with strong torque and stately highway comfort over outright agility.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering ability, off-road capability, or a lightweight bike for city weaving.

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

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 1197.0 ccm
Power: 97.0 HP (71.3 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type: V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2985 HP/kg
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft

Performance

Top speed: 192.0 km/h (119.3 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wet weight: 325.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres
Seat height: Not on record - add it
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Dual disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Front tyre: 120/80-18
Rear tyre: 140/90-16

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	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988
Capacity	1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)	1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)	1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)	1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)	1197.00 ccm (73.04 cubic inches)
Fuel capacity	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)