Yamaha has showcased its flagship transcontinental
touring model, the Yamaha Star Venture at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
The Yamaha Star Venture is a fully loaded touring
motorcycle, designed for long distance journeys. The motorcycle features a
high-output audio system and a large touch and voice controlled infotainment
system. Music, navigation, communications and vehicle systems are integrated
into the system. Grip warmers, and heated seats for both rider and passenger
come standard.
Powering the Yamaha Star Venture is a 1,854cc OHV
V-Twin engine with air-cooling and fuel injection. The engine features
counterbalancers for refined ride, and generates 170 Nm of torque. Ride-by-wire
controls the throttle, and there are two throttle response settings in the
Yamaha D-mode. The Touring Mode is for relaxed rides, and the Sport Mode is apt
for sharper response. The engine pairs with a 6-speed transmission, and a belt
drive transfers the power to the rear wheel. Integrated cruise control, traction
control, Unified Brake System and ABS are all standard.
The Star Venture is
blessed with 46 mm telescopic front fork, and a rear monoshock with remote
preload adjustment. For anchorage, the motorcycle employs dual 298 mm front
discs and a single 320 mm rear disc. The 18-inch front and 16-inch rear alloy
wheels are shod with 130-section and 200-section Bridgestone Exedra tyres
respectively.
For more convenient parking, the motorcycle comes
with a new Yamaha Sure-Park System which uses an electric motor for low-speed
forward and reverse movements. The motorcycle is available in the US market
from December, this year, with prices starting from US$ 24,999 MSRP.
