YAMAHA Royal Star Tour Deluxe S (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe was a cruising motorcycle that debuted in 1997, wearing two mufflers and quick detachable panniers, a windscreen, and a backrest. The quick-release system transformed the bike rapidly from a classic cruiser to a long-distance touring machine.

In 2008, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S, a touring motorcycle with a classic appearance complemented by modern technology and plenty of performance.

The 2008 Tour Deluxe S version packed the exact technical and performance specifications as the previous model without any modifications, except for a new color scheme complemented by chromed and black accents.

The bike was equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight with a chromed housing, a tall windscreen for better wind protection, a two-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest for more comfort, side-mounted color-matched panniers for more storage, and seven-spoke aluminum wheels with fat tires.

In the middle of its steel frame, the 2008 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe S had installed a 1,294cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V4 engine managed by four Mikuni carburetors, delivering 98 hp and 121 Nm (89 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.

As for the braking power, the bike was fitted with two 298 mm discs tied to four-piston calipers on the front wheel, while the rear end was handled by a 320 mm disc with a single-piston caliper, providing optimum stopping performance.