2018
Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 151471 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Star Venture Transcontinental |
| Price | US$ 26999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2018 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 46mm telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-R18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single shock with remote preload adjustment |
| Reartyre | 200/55-R16 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 109 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Trail | 145 mm (5.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Multiplate assist and slipper wet clutch |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 1854.00 ccm (113.13 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 6.92 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection with YCC-T and D-Mode |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | TCI |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Saddle bags. Top box. |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Granite Gray, Raspberry Metallic |
| Comments | Windscreen. |
| Factorywarranty | 5 Year Warranty Coverage |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 436.8 kg (963.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,700 mm (106.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,013 mm (39.9 inches) |
| Seatheight | 696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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.