43,670 bikes · 493 makes Add a bikeLog inRegister
Touring Motorcycles

2000Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture

Rate this bike
Click to vote

32 fields on record

The 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture is a full-featured luxury tourer designed for long-distance cruising with a passenger. Its liquid-cooled V4 engine delivers smooth, predictable power ideal for highway riding, while extensive comfort features and storage capacity make it well-suited for riders seeking stability and reliability on extended journeys.

Capacity
1294.0 ccm
Engine
V four, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
375.0 kg
Seat height
710 mm
Power
98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 6000 RPM
⇄ Compare with another bike + Add to garage All model years
Other years 2000 2001 2002

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 43Agility 23Comfort 92Off-road 5Touring 95Road manners 65
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering30%
City riding30%
Daily riding55%
Touring95%
Two-up90%
Track10%
Best for
Built as a full-dress touring cruiser, designed to eat up long highway miles in comfort rather than to carve corners or thrill with acceleration.
Built for
A stately, V4-powered grand tourer that trades sharp handling for smooth power delivery, plush comfort, and effortless mile-munching stability.
Not ideal for
Not the right bike for riders seeking nimble city commuting, aggressive cornering, or any kind of off-road capability.

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

Will it fit you?

Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to us
At 710mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and a slightly forward 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.

More bikes at 750 mm or under — Short Kings →

Find bikes that fit your height →

Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1294.0 ccm
Power
98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque
123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m) @ 4750 RPM
Engine type
V four, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.2613 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
79.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression
10.0:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric
Valves per cylinder
4
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Shaft
Performance
Top speed
160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1705 mm
Overall length
2705 mm
Overall width
900 mm
Overall height
1565 mm
Seat height
710 mm
Dry weight
375.0 kg
Fuel capacity
22.50 litres
Ground clearance
155 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front wheel travel
140 mm
Rear wheel travel
105 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Dual disc
Front brakes diameter
298 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
320 mm
Front tyre
150/80-H16
Rear tyre
150/90-H15

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 200020012002
Capacity 1294 cc 1294 cc 1294 cc
Dry weight 375 kg 375 kg 377 kg
Seat height 710 mm 750 mm 750 mm
Fuel capacity 22.5 L 22.5 L 22.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

Rider Reviews

—
☆☆☆☆☆
Be the first to rate

Own one? Add it to My Garage and write an owner review with an Owner badge.

Common questions

What is the engine size of the Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture?

The 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture has a Capacity of 1294.0 ccm (78.96 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture have?

The 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture has a Power of 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 6000 RPM.

How many gears does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture have?

The 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

What is the torque of the Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture?

The 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture has a Torque of 123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 4750 RPM.

How much does the Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture weigh?

The 2000 Yamaha XVZ 1300 TF Royal Star Venture has a Dry weight of 375.0 kg (826.7 pounds).

Shop this bike

Affiliate links

We may earn a commission from qualifying eBay or Amazon purchases made through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Similar bikes

Same category, weighted similarity

More Yamaha Motorcycles