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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Venture: history, specs, pictures}}
The '''Yamaha XVZ12''' is a [[touring]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] starting in 1983 and more commonly known as the '''Venture Royale'''.
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Yamaha XVZ12
|photo            = 1983 Yamaha Venture Royale profile.jpg
|aka              = XVZ12T, XVZ 12 T, Venture Royale
|manufacturer    = Yamaha
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1984 - 1988
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Yamaha XVZ13]]
|class            = Touring
|engine          = v4, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 76.0mm x 66.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 119 mph (192 km/h)
|power            = 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '83-85
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA SY50-N18L-AT}} '83-85
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|120/80-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140190-16}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 325.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-146
|recommended_oil=Yamalube 10w-40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
|final_drive=Shaft `83-85<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
The '''Yamaha XVZ12''' is a [[touring]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] between 1984 and 1988 and more commonly known as the '''Venture Royale'''.   It could reach a top speed of 119 mph (192 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 


When [[Yamaha]] created the '''Venture Touring Bike''', it went all the way. It was also the first [[liquid-cooled]], [[4-stroke]], [[V-4]] Yamaha and featured adjustable air suspension, luggage and stereo radio as standard equipment.
When [[Yamaha]] created the '''Venture Touring Bike''', it went all the way. It was also the first [[liquid-cooled]], [[4-stroke]], [[V-4]] Yamaha and featured adjustable air suspension, luggage and stereo radio as standard equipment.
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v4, four-stroke. A 76.0mm [[bore]] x 66.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 1197.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 120/80-18 front [[tire]] and a 140190-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The XVZ12T was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. 


==1983==
==1983==
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[[Image:1984-Yamaha-XVZ1200-Gold-558-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XVZ1200 in Gold]]
[[Image:1984-Yamaha-XVZ1200-Gold-558-0.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Yamaha XVZ1200 in Gold]]
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==References==
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{{Yamaha}}
{{Yamaha}}


[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XVZ12, Yamaha]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|XVZ12, Yamaha]]
[[Category:standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:Yamaha motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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