| Attribute | Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star 2001 × | Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2002 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XVZ 1300 A Royal Star | Kawasaki ZRX 1200 S |
| Category | Touring | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,294 | 1,164 |
| Power (kw) | 54 | 89.1 |
| Cooling system | - | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 112 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 79 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | - |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 305 | 227 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.177 | 0.3925 |