What was the difference between Venture Royale and Venture Royale 1300?
Luggage capacity increased by 50%, but the side cases could not be separated. 1300 was also equipped with an electronic anti-dive system on the fork. It only works when both brakes are in use. For passengers the comfort was an improvement, a larger trunk brought more back support. The weakness of the trunk is that the plastic breaks quickly.
When did the Yamaha Venture Royale come out?
Two primary versions were produced. The XVZ12 (Mk1) from 1983 through 1985 had a 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) (referred to as 1,200 cc) engine and removable trunk and bags. The XVZ13D (Mk2) was produced from 1986 through 1993 and had a 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) (referred to as 1,300 cc) engine with the trunk and side bags rigidly mounted.
What kind of radio does a Venture Royale have?
Both models had a full frame mounted fairing with an AM/FM cassette stereo, an air suspension control system with on board compressor and electronic cruise control (1984-1993). A CB radio was standard on 1986-1993 Venture Royale models.
Where is the clutch located on a Yamaha Venture Royale?
The drive shaft and final drive assembly are built into the left side of the double sided swing arm. Swing arm motion is damped by an air preloaded monoshock mounted in the center of the frame. The clutch is of the wet plate design and is hydraulically activated by the left hand lever.
Luggage capacity increased by 50%, but the side cases could not be separated. 1300 was also equipped with an electronic anti-dive system on the fork. It only works when both brakes are in use. For passengers the comfort was an improvement, a larger trunk brought more back support. The weakness of the trunk is that the plastic breaks quickly.
Two primary versions were produced. The XVZ12 (Mk1) from 1983 through 1985 had a 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) (referred to as 1,200 cc) engine and removable trunk and bags. The XVZ13D (Mk2) was produced from 1986 through 1993 and had a 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) (referred to as 1,300 cc) engine with the trunk and side bags rigidly mounted.
Both models had a full frame mounted fairing with an AM/FM cassette stereo, an air suspension control system with on board compressor and electronic cruise control (1984-1993). A CB radio was standard on 1986-1993 Venture Royale models.
The drive shaft and final drive assembly are built into the left side of the double sided swing arm. Swing arm motion is damped by an air preloaded monoshock mounted in the center of the frame. The clutch is of the wet plate design and is hydraulically activated by the left hand lever.