YAMAHA Royal Star Venture S (2008-2009) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, Yamaha released the Royal Star Venture S, a touring motorcycle that retained all the nifty features of the base model, providing the same character but bringing more sparkle with the introduction of even more chromed elements.

The 2008 S version packed more chrome elements, such as a headlight ring on the front, fork legs, exhaust system, engine cases and valve covers, and several other bits and pieces here and there.

The bike packed the same standard features as the base model, including a round headlight integrated into a stylish front cowl, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a comfortable two-piece dual seat, a top case with an integrated passenger backrest, color-matched panniers, a dual exhaust system, and seven-spoke aluminum wheels.

Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed a 43 mm air-assisted telescopic fork with 142 mm of travel on the front and an air-assisted shock absorber with 104 mm of travel on the rear, providing excellent handling capabilities.

The bike's braking performance was handled by two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front and a 320 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear, providing excellent stopping performance.

Power-wise, the 2008 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S had its soul brought to life by a 1,294cc four-stroke V4 liquid-cooled engine managed by four Mikuni carburetors, boasting 98 hp and 121 Nm (89 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.