YAMAHA Venture (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha Royal Star was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha since 1996. It packed Yamaha Venture Royal's power package and was the first Star motorcycle introduced.

At first, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer introduced the standard and Tour Classic versions with several differences. The standard model packed four silencers and no windscreen or side bags, but they were available as accessories, while the Tour Classic had four mufflers, a tall windscreen, and soft leather saddlebags.

In 1999, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha Venture, a retro-styled cruiser motorcycle with plush touring features and a classic appearance that delivered long-distance performance and a comfortable riding experience.

The Venture model was equipped with standard features, such as a round headlight integrated into an aerodynamic front cowl, a tall windscreen, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a top case with an integrated passenger backrest and armrests, side-mounted hard panniers, and seven-spoke lightweight wheels.

The bike was built around a double-downtube full-cradle steel frame with an air-assisted telescopic fork on the front and an air-assisted shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

As for the power figures, the 1999 Yamaha Venture had its heartbeat set by a 1,294cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-4 engine that delivered an output power of 75 hp at 4,750 rpm and 112 Nm (81 lb-ft) torque at 3,500 rpm.