2005
Yamaha Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 686632 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Royal Star Midnight Venture 1300 |
| Price | US$ 16999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2005 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork w/air assist |
| Fronttyre | 150/80-16 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock, link-type w/air assist;. |
| Reartyre | 150/90-15 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 79.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1294.00 ccm (78.96 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V4, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 98.00 HP (71.5 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Raven |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,552 mm (61.1 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,654 mm (104.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 899 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Seatheight | 749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.