Yamaha Venture
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The Yamaha Venture is a premier touring motorcycle
manufactured in two forms by Yamaha
from 1983–1993 and from 1999-2009.
In 1983 Yamaha created a V4
power package that began the Yamaha Venture motorcycle series.
The first in the series was the Venture Royale
produced from 1983 to 1993. Yamaha discontinued the design until 1996 when Yamaha resurrected the Venture power package and produced a cruiser style motorcycle called the Royal Star
. The Royal Star was produced until 2001. In 1999 Yamaha again brought out a large full touring motorcycle known as the Royal Star Venture
, again using a variation of the Venture power package. In 2005 Yamaha introduced the Royal Star Tour Deluxe
, which is the Royal Star Venture without the fairing, radios, or trunk.
In 1985 Yamaha introduced the V-Max
. The first generation V-Max power package was a modified version of the one used in the Venture Royale
.
Touring motorcycle
A touring motorcycle is a type of motorcycle designed for touring. Although any motorcycle can be used to tour with, manufacturers have brought specific models designed to address the particular needs of these riders...
manufactured in two forms by Yamaha
Yamaha
Yamaha may refer to:* Yamaha Corporation, a Japanese company with a wide range of products and services** Yamaha Motor Company, a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company...
from 1983–1993 and from 1999-2009.
In 1983 Yamaha created a V4
V4 engine
A V4 engine is a V form engine with four cylinders and three main bearings.-Automobile use:Lancia produced several narrow-angle V4 engines from the 1920s through 1960s for cars like the Lambda, Augusta, Artena, Aprilia, Ardea, Appia, and Fulvia....
power package that began the Yamaha Venture motorcycle series.
The first in the series was the Venture Royale
Yamaha Venture Royale
The Yamaha Venture Royale is a premier touring motorcycle manufactured in two forms by Yamaha from 1983 to 1993.-History:The V4 engine from the Mk1 Venture was modified for performance and was used as the engine in the Yamaha V-Max. Many of these changes were incorporated into the Mk2 version of...
produced from 1983 to 1993. Yamaha discontinued the design until 1996 when Yamaha resurrected the Venture power package and produced a cruiser style motorcycle called the Royal Star
Yamaha Royal Star
In 1996 Yamaha introduced the Royal Star motorcycle. This motorcycle uses the basic power package from the Yamaha Venture Royale.Other machines using variations of this engine include the Royal Star Venture, the Royal Star Tour Deluxe, and the V-Max....
. The Royal Star was produced until 2001. In 1999 Yamaha again brought out a large full touring motorcycle known as the Royal Star Venture
Yamaha Royal Star Venture
The Yamaha Royal Star Venture is a luxury touring motorcycle built by the Yamaha Motor Company. It was introduced in 1999 and was manufactured, largely unchanged, through the 2010 model year...
, again using a variation of the Venture power package. In 2005 Yamaha introduced the Royal Star Tour Deluxe
Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe
The Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe is a cruiser type touring motorcycle built by the Yamaha Motor Company. It was introduced in 2005 and was manufactured, largely unchanged, through the 2009 model year...
, which is the Royal Star Venture without the fairing, radios, or trunk.
In 1985 Yamaha introduced the V-Max
Yamaha V-Max
The V-Max, called the VMAX since 2008, is a cruiser motorcycle made by Yamaha since 1985, known for its powerful V4 engine, shaft drive, and distinctive styling.-History:...
. The first generation V-Max power package was a modified version of the one used in the Venture Royale
Yamaha Venture Royale
The Yamaha Venture Royale is a premier touring motorcycle manufactured in two forms by Yamaha from 1983 to 1993.-History:The V4 engine from the Mk1 Venture was modified for performance and was used as the engine in the Yamaha V-Max. Many of these changes were incorporated into the Mk2 version of...
.