The Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star is a big cruiser from Yamaha, launched in 1996. It uses a liquid-cooled 1,294cc V4 developed from the Venture Royale, tuned for torque.
Smooth and well finished, it suits riders who want a classic-styled cruiser. Rivals included the Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail and Honda Shadow ACE 1100.
