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Yamaha Royal Star Venture 1300 - 2005 Specifications and Reviews
The 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Venture 1300 is a full-featured luxury touring motorcycle designed for long-distance riders seeking comfort and stability. Powered by a 1294cc liquid-cooled V4 engine producing 98 horsepower, it excels at highway cruising with its shaft drive, low seat height, and spacious accommodations for two-up riding.
2005
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2005 |
| Model | Yamaha Royal Star Venture 1300 |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Transmission typefinal drive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | DOHC |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Bore x stroke | 79.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Power | 98.00 |
| Stroke | 4 |
| Engine type | V4 |
| Capacity: | 1294.00 ccm (78.96 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,704 mm (67.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 899 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,654 mm (104.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,552 mm (61.1 inches) |
| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Yamaha Royal Star Venture 1300 dimensions and frame | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 150/90-15 |
| Front tyre dimensions | 150/80-16 |
| Rear suspension travel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Rear suspension | Single shock, link-type w/air assist;. |
| Front suspension travel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork w/air assist |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Color options | Pearl White/Radical White |
| Fuel capacity | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
98 hp
Peak Power
5.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track10%
City30%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding55%
Touring97%
Passenger92%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best suited to experienced riders comfortable managing a very large, heavy full-dress tourer at low speeds and in traffic. |
| Purpose | Built for long-distance highway touring in maximum comfort, with a plush ride, weather protection, and shaft-drive reliability over big miles. |
| Rider Fit | Its substantial weight and low, forward seating position demand confident strength and balance at parking-lot speeds, though the low seat height helps shorter riders reach the ground. |
| Character | A laid-back, V4-powered cruiser-tourer that favors smooth, unhurried grand touring over sporty engagement. |
| Not Ideal For | Not a good fit for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight nimble city commuter. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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