Yamaha notes the engine’s lack of overhead cams and the dry-sump lubrication help lower the mill’s center of mass. The overhead-valve motor now uses twin counterbalancers and composite rubber engine mounts (unlike the Road/Stratoliners) to keep vibes from becoming bothersome during long days in the heated saddle. It uses new cases to stuff in a six-speed gearbox and employs a new side-draft intake that creates extra space for fuel, a fairly generous 6.6 gallons. The bore and stroke remain the same, but the Venture’s 113 c.i. When you notice the Venture is powered by an 1854cc V-Twin, you might think of the defunct Roadliner/ Stratoliner’s air-cooled lump still employed in the Raider. With the imminent introduction of the new Star Venture to the North American market, Yamaha takes a bold step into the luxury-touring category, what it terms as “Transcontinental Touring.” Helping make miles melt under its wheels are a touchscreen infotainment cluster, ride-by-wire cruise and traction controls, scads of stowage space, an electrically adjustable windscreen, heated grips and seats, and an electric motor to help maneuver the bike in parking situations, both forward and reverse. “We thought,” said Derek Brooks, Yamaha’s Motorcycle Product Line Manager, “Why not offer both?” Yamaha’s marketers note that touring customers are often forced into a traditional/emotional choice like a Harley or a modern/luxury mount like a Gold Wing or BMW. But what’s missing is a luxurious tourer that can muscle in on Harley’s extensive touring lineup or even on Honda’s venerable Gold Wing. Then there’s the V Star 1300s for cruisers with some touring amenities. Yamaha has the FJR1300 and FJ-09 to cover the sport-touring segment, and its Super Ténéré can add some adventure to a rider’s tour.
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