| MODEL | YAMAHA XVZ 1200 VENTURE ROYAL 1984 - 1985 |
| Year | 1984 - 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 72° V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 76 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 97 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.4 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 4x Mikuni carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; round-section steel swing arm |
| Front Suspension | Center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40 mm tubes, anti-dive valving; 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single air-adjustable shock absorber, adjustable for rebound damping; 108 mm / 4.2 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 282 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 282 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm / 5.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 320 kg |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.7 km/l |
| Top Speed | 198.7 km/h / 123 mph |
The Venture Royal was the fully equipped version of the 1200 V4 tourer, adding accessories and extra weight over the plain Venture. The engine and chassis figures listed for it match the 1983 bike. It was aimed at riders wanting a Gold Wing alternative.
