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Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture - [1983]
This edition of the Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1983. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S.This particular Yamaha XVZ 1200 has a 1198cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 1983 XVZ 1200 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XVZ 1200's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura | 1984cc.1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S | 1984cc.
Weighing in at 340 kgs (749 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour or the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto, give or take 50kg.
The 1983 Yamaha XVZ 1200 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT - [2025]
In terms of power the 1198cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 97 bhp (72 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 Triple [119 bhp (88 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 75.2 lb-ft (101.9 Nm) @ 5000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [50.9 lb-ft (69.0 Nm) @ 4750 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XVZ 1200 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1983 Honda MVX 250 F has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1983 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture.
The 1983 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture has a Power to weight ratio of 285.2 bhp per ton and 221.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1983 XVZ 1200 competing with the 1983 Honda MVX 250 F [310.1 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder [309.9 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XVZ 1200 generating around 221.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1975 Suzuki GT 750 M [246.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 DOHC [245.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture similar in acceleration to the 2016 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider (13.0 secs) and the 2016 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider (13.0 secs). This Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1983 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture and the 2005 Honda VTX 1800 F
When talking about the performance of the 1983 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.6 secs @ 103 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2005 Honda VTX 1800 F (12.6 secs) and the 1976 Kawasaki Z 1000 A1 (12.6 secs).
The 1983 version of the Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture has a maximum speed of 123mph.
Top Speed of the 1983 XVZ 1200 equals the 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1983 Yamaha XVZ 1200 TK Venture then how about a 2014 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer (134 mph) and the 2013 Yamaha FZ8 Fazer (134 mph).
Kawasaki KX 500 Single Cylinder
Engine Capacity: 499 cc
Top Speed: 85 mph
Quarter Mile: 27.5 secs @ 0 mph
