2008 Yamaha Royal Star Venture

2008 Yamaha Royal Star Venture pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
MSRP
$17,299
Type
Touring
Insurance
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Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$17,299
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
2008
Make
Yamaha
Engine Type
V4
Cylinders
4
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
97 / 72.4
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
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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 Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
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 / 104.1
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 / 899.2
Height (in/mm)
61.6 / 1564.6
Wheelbase (in/mm)
67.1 / 1704.3
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 / 22.7
Fuel Capacity Reserve (gal/l)
1 / 3.5
Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l)
24.3 / 33.6 / 148
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 / 749.3
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Type
Fixed
Backrest Location
Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
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
Exhaust Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Radiator Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
Standard
Top Crown
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
Gauge
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
Height
Mid
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
9.3 / 41
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack Storage Material
Hard Vinyl
Rear Rack Storage Trim
Plain
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
2 reviews
  • Tour in comfort and style
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jun 07, 2014

    I have both the Venture and and a 2009 Tour Deluxe and they both fit my needs. The venture has taken many a long highway journey and has never let me down and kept me in the style I am becoming accustomed to. I have rode H/D's,Goldwings and the Yamaha gives the best bang for the buck.

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  • Comfortable and Afordable
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 10, 2009

    The first motorcycle I've owned that I DID NOT have to replace the stock seat. EXTREMELY comfortable motorcycle! The 1300 V4 has power to spare. My wife and I enjoy every tour we've taken even when th weather doesn't cooperate. The bike has two accessory sockets which comes in handy for the wife's ...

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