What was the first year of the Yamaha Royal Star?
Vehicle information. 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tourdeluxe. The Yamaha Royal Star was the first Star Motorcycle Yamaha introduced. It is a traditional cruiser design, styled after the Indian Motorcycles. A little bit of that Indian flavor remains in the later Royal Star Venture, and the Royal Star Tour Deluxe.
Is the Yamaha Star Royal Star venture still sold?
So, if you can find an early model in good condition, you can buy what amounts to the same motorcycle Yamaha is still selling in 2013 for about one-fourth the cost. These are comfortable, capable, entertaining motorcycles for long-distance travel, even if they do not boast the latest in two-wheel technology.
What kind of motorcycle is the Royal Star?
The Yamaha Royal Star was the first Star Motorcycle Yamaha introduced. It is a traditional cruiser design, styled after the Indian Motorcycles. A little bit of that Indian flavor remains in the later Royal Star Venture, and the Royal Star Tour Deluxe.
What kind of engine does a Yamaha Venture Royale have?
The 4 cylinder V Engine Porsche designed was later sold to Yamaha who put it in their 1983 Venture Royale Touring bike. Later the folks at Yamaha thought it was too nice an engine to waste on a touring bike so they added V-Boost and put it in the V-Max in 1985.
When did the Yamaha Royal Star Venture come out?
The Yamaha Royal Star Venture is a luxury touring motorcycle built by the Yamaha Motor Company. It is a premier touring motorcycle manufactured in two forms by Yamaha from 1983 to 1993 and from 1999 to 2013.
What kind of motorcycle is the Yamaha Royal Star?
The Yamaha Royal Star was the first Star Motorcycle Yamaha introduced. It is a traditional cruiser design, styled after the Indian Motorcycles. A little bit of that Indian flavor remains in the later Royal Star Venture, and the Royal Star Tour Deluxe. Standard and Tour Classic versions were initially made.
How many valves does a Royal Star Venture have?
It has four valves per cylinder, overhead camshafts, and shim-over bucket valves. Bore x stroke is 79 x 66 mm (3.11 x 2.60 in) with a compression ratio of 10:1. The five-speed, overdrive transmission is part of the engine case and the engine and transmission share the same oil.
Is the Yamaha Star Star Venture a good bike?
These are comfortable, capable, entertaining motorcycles for long-distance travel, even if they do not boast the latest in two-wheel technology. The ride is pleasant, the ergonomics are accommodating and the V-Four engine provides smooth, steady power and one of the more soulful exhaust notes in all of motorcycling.