Yamaha could work at this a bit we’d guess. The engine is key start, of course, and there is a push button to engage the reverse, which can be a bit startling as it sometimes clunks into action. As a multi-functioning unit, the gauge pod can give you engine rpm, trip mileage and other key information.
The digital gauge sits centered so you quickly can read the large digital numerals as they flash your miles per hour. As it was, we had some movement, but less than we expected and certainly not the activity you’d get from those huge old Polaris and Arctic Cat touring-style windshields. That’s a good thing because handlebar mounting would mean excessive flopping due to this screen’s large dimensions. Behind this is a storage area that uses the Venture Lite’s chassis as a floor but adds an oversized tube frame rack to hold your gear and expand the base storage area.Īs you would expect the rider controls come straight off the standard Phazer but have been modified for the touring pilot, which means there are rearview mirrors, a very large windshield mounted to the chassis and not the handlebars. A passenger footrest platform and handgrips keep your passenger “locked” into the sled. Right behind this lip is a slightly elevated passenger level that tapers slightly into a winged backrest. There’s a raised lip at the back of this portion to help keep you stationed properly. The seat is made up of two very comfortable “butt compartments.” The rider forward front pilot seating allows excellent positioning as you sit upright with nice knee flex to address the terrain. We found the sled rode groomed trails extremely well. The large frame-mounted windshield kept the wind off and vibrated less than we expected.
#YAMAHA VENTURE DRIVER#
The Venture Lite is a comfortable groomed trail sled for driver and passenger. The power distribution is seamless and the fuel injection system keeps the 500cc twin perfectly set for gliding along on trail with very smooth drive offs with two riders and all their gear stashed. It has enough motor to easily power through a 200-mile, daylong journey. Dollar for dollar, we would rate this touring sled as one of the best values in the sport. While we constantly bellyache about our disappointment with the sport Phazers, we really took to this ponderous version. If you enjoy the Venture Lite as intended, this will be marginally noticeable as the 80-hp Yamaha twin is no handlebar yanker with two aboard.
Even though the Venture Lite comes with a similar double wishbone front suspension, the reaction is mitigated by the extensive track, making the touring sled prone to “pushing” as they would say in NASCAR circles. The base Phazers are designed for sporty handling with quick reactions. It departs from the earlier sport touring styling in favor of a classically styled touring look.The double wishbone suspension uses gasbag shocks to control just over 7-inches of travel. Though Yamaha revived the Venture name that it used on the 1983 to 1993 Venture Royale models, the Royal Star Venture shares little with its predecessor except for the time-proven, liquid-cooled V4 engine and shaft drive power package. The re-vamped, new look, Second Generation model was introduced in 1999 and was manufactured, largely unchanged, through the 2013 year model. The Royale model is the Venture with additional accessories and weight. The first generation V-Max power package was a modified version of the one used in the Venture Royale. In 2005 it introduced the Royal Star Tour Deluxe, which is the Royal Star Venture without the fairing, radios or trunk.
#YAMAHA VENTURE FULL#
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. Yamaha discontinued the design until 1996 when it resurrected the Venture power package and produced a cruiser-style motorcycle called the Royal Star that was produced until 2001.
#YAMAHA VENTURE SERIES#
The first in the series was the Venture Royale produced from 1983 to 1993. In 1983 Yamaha created a V4 power package that began the Yamaha Venture motorcycle series. It is a premier touring motorcycle manufactured in two forms by Yamaha from 1983 to 1993 and from 1999 to 2013. The Yamaha Royal Star Venture is a luxury touring motorcycle built by the Yamaha Motor Company.
#YAMAHA VENTURE MANUAL PDF#
YAMAHA Royal Star Venture XVZ13 XVZ13TFL Touring 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Sport Bike Workshop Repair Service Manual PDF DownloadĬontent: Workshop Manual | Repair Manual | Service Manual
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