Well, Yamaha says these two approaches have left many riders confused and unable to choose between them. So, what’s the problem? Riders who want modern luxury still have the Wing and GTL, and the traditional/emotional crowd can choose among any number of well-equipped V-twins with retro styling. Despite the high temps, the Star Venture and a Camelbak kept us supremely comfortable the whole time. Our two-up test ride took us more than 700 miles from Boise along the Salmon River and over the Bitterroot Mountain Range in Idaho and Montana. And as our Kings of Comfort comparison showed ( Rider, August 2015), the latest Harley and Indian dressers have evolved to the point that a flat six or four-cylinder engine is no longer required for a motorcycle to excel as a flagship luxury touring machine. Harley-Davidson’s subsequent dominance of the heavyweight touring market and the modernization of its bikes has had a huge influence on luxury-touring preferences, to the point that today we’re left with just the Honda Gold Wing and BMW K 1600 GTL carrying the multi-cylinder flag among a sea of V-twins. Today’s luxury touring motorcycle market is a much different kettle of fish than it was in the 1980s and ’90s, when sophisticated German and Japanese bikes with their smooth multi-cylinder engines defined the genre. Plus, the Transcontinental Option Package offers an additional pair of easily accessible passenger storage compartments, boosting storage capacity to over 38 gallons.The new Star Venture blurs the line between modern and traditional with a big V-twin engine, crossover styling and every modern touring bell and whistle known to man…and then some. Star Venture features a cavernous 37.3 gallons of volume across the saddlebags, Tour Trunk and upper and lower fairing storage compartments. LED brake lights and turn signals boost visibility while the quad LED headlight assembly punches a huge hole in the darkness with crisp, bright light. The Star Venture features all-LED lighting to maximize illumination. The Star Venture is a true rider's machine, combining real-world road-holding performance with the plush comfort expected from a luxury touring motorcycle.
The 46mm telescopic fork features damping and spring rates that were specifically selected to offer an ideal balance of bump absorption and high speed handling, all without losing the light and responsive road feel. Thanks to the semi-dry-sump engine, advanced frame design and careful positioning of major components, direction changes require less effort, offering a more engaged ride with less fatigue. The balanced chassis gives the Star Venture a combination of solid straight-line stability with agility on the curviest of roads. The optimal rigidity of the main steel frame is tuned for excellent handling and responsiveness while the rear subframe makes use of Yamaha’s advanced aluminum die-casting techniques to reduce weight and centralize mass even further. The Star Venture engine delivers huge torque with a thrilling V-twin pulse, and thanks to lightweight forged alloy pistons, carefully-tuned counterbalancers and advanced engine mounts, the Star Venture creates a luxuriously smooth ride for days in the saddle without fatigue. Yamaha's refined four-valve, twin-spark-plug, pent-roof engine design delivers exceptional power and drivability.
ENGINEĪ massive 1854cc air-cooled V-twin powers the Star Venture for effortless passing power even when fully loaded. Controlled from the handlebar, an electric motor provides forward and reverse drive to assist during tricky parking situations, especially on rough or poor traction surfaces. With Star Venture’s Sure-Park™ System, parking maneuvers are a breeze, even when fully loaded. And with ride-by-wire throttle control, traction control and selectable riding modes, the Star Venture brings class-leading technology to the luxury touring class.
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