2005 Yamaha Royal Star Venture

2005 Yamaha Royal Star Venture pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$16,499
Dealers
Warranty
60
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Yamaha
Display Name
Royal Star Venture
Year
2005
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
V4
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
98 / 73.1
Horsepower RPM
6000
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
89 / 120.6
Torque RPM
4750
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
79 / 3.11
Stroke (mm/in)
66 / 2.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
1294 / 79
Compression Ratio
10:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
4
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 HR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/90 HR15
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.6 / 142
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.71
Width (in/mm)
35.4 / 899
Height (in/mm)
61.6 / 1565
Wheelbase (in/mm)
67.1 / 1704
Turning Radius (ft)
11.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.1 / 155
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
8.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
807 / 366
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
869 / 394
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
419 / 190
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
6 / 23
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.5
Storage Capacity (cuft)
24.3
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.6
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
29.5 / 749
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Chain Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Wind Deflector
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
60 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Satellite
No
Number Of Speakers
4
CB Radio
Standard
Intercom
Standard
Headset
Standard
Cassette Player
Standard
Side Case Mount
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
No
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
9.3 / 41
Location
Left and Right Side
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage Material
Hard Vinyl
Bag Liner Material
Cloth
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Adjustable Headlights
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Power Outlet
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Best Bike for the money
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 23, 2013

    I have owned my 2005 Midnight Venture since I bought it new. 8 years later and all I have had to do is regular maintenance. Tires, oil, brakes and batteries for 8 years and 22,000 miles. In upstate NY with rotten weather and even more rotten roads that says a lot. I wish my cars were this reliable ...

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  • the best
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 14, 2011

    i have owned my royal star venture for 6 yrs...its an 2005 an i have 70,000 miles on it...been on a few very long trips....one to sturgies the other to

    mississippi an alamba an La....its a great bike....an runs great no need to add a thing....would buy another...yes.

    its been a good ...

    cant wait...i do feel that yamaha

    should fuel inject this bike...and lower the new price on the 2011...there goin to make it hard for some to afford,

    plus comes with a 5 yr warrenty...

    casnt beat that....

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  • Best Kept Touring Secret
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 20, 2008

    I have owned my 2005 RSV for about 6 months now and the only complaint I have is the weight. But you may want to take that with a grain of salt because I am 5'6" and weigh 170lbs and previously rode a Suzuki sportbike. Once I got used to slow-speed handling and parking though, I wondered why I waited ...

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