WELL HERE IT IS,,,, the new yamaha

[cuznjohn]

new yamaha bike being shown at americade tonight


https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/transcontinental-touring/models/2018/star-venture

 

[SteveLaoyster]

I wish them luck, they are going to need it. It's a nice looking bike but they have a lot of competition. Only 37 gallons of storage. Look what happened to Victory.

 

[ARtraveler]

Having previously owned a 83 Venture (4 cyl, 1200 cc.s) with V-Max engine, I kind of like the new versions. I like the 27 inch seat height, but would have been happier with 25" like the Indian. The entry price point is not really bad for a full blown touring cruiser either. $25K. I can even buy one locally compared to the Indian which I also like.

I am not liking the one year warranty. You can buy extended though.

A $500 deposit now will get July delivery for a 2018. I have a feeling a few will be jumping on this one. I still have a place in my heart for "big iron."

My guess was right about it being a Venture--only now--it is the Star brand. :yes:

 

[Chupaca]

Very nice...

Wish them luck with this new venture...venture...:thumbup:

 

[Slowpoke387]

I kind of like it

 

[Navydad]

Air cooled V-twin weighing in over 900 Lbs. None for me thanks.

 

[cuznjohn]

i read one article on it, and it said that it is a good running bike, but at low speeds. there is quite a bit of engine heat. guess it should of been water cooled

 

[Jeriatric]

Nice

new yamaha bike being shown at americade tonight


https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/transcontinental-touring/models/2018/star-venture

Impressive looks.

Excited to see one live, upfront, and in person.

 

[Ex Winger]

It,s a good looking bike.But v twin air cooled belt drive.No thank,s

 

[spacetiger]

a few thoughts on the new model

A surprising focus for Yamaha. It takes a few years and some R&D to roll out a new product. I am sure there was a lot of talk when the news of Victory hit HQ. I'm not sure on the air cooled v-twin model as emissions will drive them to get some water cooling into the design (more R&D).

On the positive side, it looks like you get a lot for your money. Yamaha has been doing well on there new models, so maybe the market boys know something we don't. In any case, its nice to see bike manufactures make machines for the US market. I'm sure they will not sell too many of these in the world market.

I wonder what other new models are coming in 2018 across the various manufactures?

Jerry

 

[Bob Denman]

It,s a good looking bike.But v twin air cooled belt drive.No thank,s

:shocked: :agree: Sorry... :dontknow:

 

[Fatcycledaddy]

I don't understand this one. The 1300cc V 4 water cooled shaft drive on the old venture was bullet proof. I have owned 3 of them and still have 2.
It seams that they could have worked off of the tried and proven platform of that engine and drive shaft.
I agree, long way to go to match the Goldwing. Looks like a step back, but then again, I haven't seen or ridden one so that is just my first impression.

 

[Bob Denman]

It sure is fun when we flex our "Armchair Test-Pilot" muscles; isn't it?

 

[rudym]

air cooled -v twins will one day day away

Air cooled heavy metal = less dependability
while they are cool in the mechanical sense they break down more often
nothing more bullet proof to tour on than a Honda Goldwing - I am surprised that the 1832cc Honda engines haven't been sold as crate items for other three wheeled toy things like the slingshot or the spyder or or or.

Torque and very little vibration are the friends of older riders.

 

[cuznjohn]

here is a good right up on the bike


http://ridermagazine.com/2017/06/05/2018-yamaha-star-venture-first-look-review/

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Did I read this correctly: the red-line is only at 4,750 rpm?? :dontknow:
My Jeep Wrangler with the 258 cid straight-six revved higher than that!

 

[ARtraveler]

here is a good right up on the bike


http://ridermagazine.com/2017/06/05/2018-yamaha-star-venture-first-look-review/

I see they upgraded the warranty to five years.

 

[ARtraveler]

:shocked: Did I read this correctly: the red-line is only at 4,750 rpm?? :dontknow:
My Jeep Wrangler with the 258 cid straight-six revved higher than that!

Cruising rpm's on those big boys are about 2300. So 4750 sounds about right. I think we are talking torque, torque, torque here. :yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

What did your Vulcan 2K spin up to? :dontknow:

 

[ARtraveler]

What did your Vulcan 2K spin up to? :dontknow:

No tach on that one--believe it or not. I am sure it was at the low end though. Did not take much throttle twist to snick it up into the next gear. It was ready whenever I wanted to shift. Don't think I ever took it over 90 either. How's that for babying the biggest two cylinder engine they had. :roflblack::roflblack: