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Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight - [2006]
This edition of the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Yamaha XVZ 1300 has a 1294cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2006 XVZ 1300 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 1300's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 | 1984cc.1986 Suzuki GV 1200 GLF Madura | 1986cc.
Weighing in at 394 kgs (868 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight 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 2006 Yamaha XVZ 1300 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder - [2025]
In terms of power the 1294cc 16 valve Horizontal In-Line 4 cylinder engine produces 98 bhp (73 kW) @ 4750 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [73.4 bhp (54 kW) @ 8750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [117.4 bhp (87 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 90.6 lb-ft (122.9 Nm) @ 4750 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XVZ 1300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2021 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S ABS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight.
The 2006 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight has a Power to weight ratio of 248.7 bhp per ton and 230.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 XVZ 1300 competing with the 2021 Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S ABS [273.5 bhp\ton] and the 1983 Kawasaki Z 550 F [273.5 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 1300 generating around 230.2 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 2019 Suzuki GSX-S 750 Z [255.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 1989 Yamaha FZX 750 Fazer [255.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 14.9 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.2 secs, this makes the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CB 500 Hornet (14.9 secs) and the 2021 Honda CB 500 F (14.9 secs). This Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight 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 2006 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight and the 1992 Yamaha TDR 250 YPVS
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.6 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1992 Yamaha TDR 250 YPVS (13.6 secs) and the 2007 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture (13.6 secs).
The 2006 version of the Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight has a maximum speed of 115mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 XVZ 1300 equals the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Yamaha XVZ 1300 Royal Star Venture Midnight then how about a 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe SE (126 mph) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe (126 mph).
