2012
Yamaha Royal Star Venture - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 938409 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Royal Star Venture |
| Price | US$ 18190. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 150/80-16 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 29.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock |
| Reartyre | 150/90-15 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 104 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Trail | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Wheels | 7-spoke cast |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 79.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Hydraulic |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V4, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 70° V-four |
| Exhaustsystem | Four-into-two exhaust system |
| Fuelconsumption | 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. (4) 32mm Mikuni CV |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Power | 97.00 HP (70.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Seashell/Raven, Candy Red/Raven |
|---|---|
| Comments | Windshield |
| Factorywarranty | 5 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Overallheight | 1,565 mm (61.6 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,654 mm (104.5 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 899 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Seatheight | 749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 394.2 kg (869.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.
