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YAMAHA VENTURE, 1983-1985
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Yamaha's entry into the full-dress luxury touring market was the first motorcycle to be conceived from the beginning for the touring crowd. Rather than just adding a fairing to an existing machine, Yamaha engineers designed a total package. They succeeded very well. The Venture was extremely smooth and quiet, and was very comfortable. Yamaha claimed the seat was orthopedically designed for maximum comfort. The machine was also adjustable... the bars could be moved, the passenger pegs had three positions etc. This was a supreme attempt by Yamaha to oust the Goldwings from their perch as the most popular touring machine.
Wet weight in 1984 was 771.5lb's.
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Any Questions? Call us on 303 777-2385 or email us.
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Our 'MOTORCYCLE REPORT' on the Venture 1983-85 contains all the articles listed below. The Report is 160 pages long in total, and costs $21 (additional reports on other machines receive a discount, and would be $16 each). The Report is comprised of laser printed 'reprints' of the original articles. The report is covered in high quality stock and is spiral bound. Alternatively, you can now get the Report in FULL-COLOR on CD or via download, in PDF format. The CD/download version gives you full flexibility; you can print in excellent quality, view on screen with full clarity and with all the navigation tools. To order in either format, click HERE.
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| 1983 |
Rider |
'Yamaha XVZ12TK Venture' |
Test |
9 pages |
| 1983 |
Cycle |
'Yamaha XVZ12TK Venture' |
Test |
10 pages |
| 1983 |
Cycle World |
'Introducing the Venture Royale' |
Ad |
4 pages |
| 1983 |
Cycle World |
'The Marathon Machines' |
Comp |
9 pages |
| 1983 |
Cycle Guide |
'Yamaha XVZ12TDK Venture Royale' |
Short |
.5 page |
| 1983 |
Rider |
'Rider Weekend Getaway' |
Comp |
6 pages |
| 1983 |
Cycle Guide |
'Yamaha Venture Royale' |
Test |
8 pages |
| 1983 |
Cycle World |
'50,000 Miles. We made it...' |
Ad |
2 pages |
| 1984 |
Rider |
'Long Distance Touring' |
Test |
7 pages |
| 1984 |
Cycle Guide |
'Yamaha Venture Royale' |
Test |
2 pages |
| 1984 |
Cycle Guide |
'Shootout. The Superslab' |
Comp |
7 pages |
| 1984 |
Rider |
'Land Yacht Tour Off' |
Comp |
4 pages |
| 1984 |
Rider |
'Luxury Tech- Counting the Numbers' |
Comp |
3 pages |
| 1984 |
Rider |
'Venture Royale vs Bimota SB4' |
Comp |
3 pages |
| 1984 |
Cycle |
'Yamaha Venture Royale' |
Test |
7 pages |
| 1984 |
Rider |
'Most Influential Motorcycles, 1974-83' |
Short |
1 page |
| 1985 |
Rider |
'The Luxotourers' |
Comp |
11 pages |
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Various |
Letters (with problems etc) |
Letters |
4 pages |
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All of the above articles are available individually, for $5 each. Individual articles can be emailed in full-color PDF format (you'll need Adobe Reader to open them... free from www.adobe.com). To order the Motorcycle Report containing all the above articles, click HERE. To order individual articles, do a search HERE and choose the ones you want. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.
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