The handholds are angled and not round, so I couldn’t mount a standard cup holder to either side. The backrest does not wrap around, so she couldn’t rest her elbows. The pillion is not as comfortable as my Gen 2 pillion. The roll-on for passing at highway speeds is quick and sure.Although I didn’t start squirming due to the discomfort from the seat of the Eluder until I hit about 200 miles, my rear started hurting at just 60 miles on the new Venture.My wife also had several complaints about her seat. The engine power is quick on delivery, fast on acceleration, and very smooth in cruise. The 2018’s linked ABS brakes are sensational. The Gen 3 always has a very comfortable approach and stop, and I stopped worrying about dropping it at a light pretty early in the ride.The 2018 Venture frame doesn’t show any of the wallow that can start on a Gen 2 in bumpy sweeping turns. 2007 Royal Star Venture (left) and 2018 Yamaha Star VentureI am always on edge on my 2007 when coming to a stop two-up, as my Gen 2 is top heavy and tippy. The low center of gravity keeps the 2018 Venture very stable at low speeds, turns, slowing, and stopping.
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Plus, the Transcontinental Option Package offers an additional pair of easily accessible passenger storage compartments, boosting storage capacity to over 38 gallons.Riding the 2018 Star Venture two-up is very comfortable and easier than on my personalized Gen 2 Venture-the 2007 Royal Star Venture. 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.
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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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High Torque Engine with Cutting-Edge Rider Aidsįeaturing a torque-rich 1854cc air-cooled V-twin, Star Venture® produces smooth, effortless passing power even when fully loaded.This "top-of-the-line" transcontinental tourer combines emotional V-Twin performance with cutting-edge comfort and technology.