YAMAHA Royal Star Venture (2003-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Royal Star was a cruiser motorcycle introduced by Yamaha in 1996, using the Yamaha Venture Royal’s power package. The Royal Star Venture, Royal Star Tour Deluxe, and the V-Max were other models that packed the same engine.

In 2003, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Royal Star Venture, a cruising motorcycle that packed a fluid mixture of classic looks, retro-styling, and modern technology, complemented by a matching powerful engine, at an MSRP of $16,400.

The bike was fitted from the factory with standard features, such as a round headlight upfront integrated into a stylish cowl, a tall windscreen, a two-piece dual seat, a top case with an integrated passenger backrest, side-mounted panniers, a dual exhaust system, and seven-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike was built around a steel frame with an air-assisted telescopic fork on the front, providing 142 mm of travel, and a link-type air-assisted shock absorber on the rear, delivering 104 mm wheel travel.

In the braking department, the bike packed two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 320 mm disc tied to a single-piston caliper, delivering excellent stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2003 Yamaha Royal Star Venture had its soul brought to life by a 1,294cc four-stroke V-4 liquid-cooled engine that delivered 98 hp and 121 Nm (89 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.