Yamaha XVZ12 Venture: history, specs, pictures
'Yamaha XVZ12' | |
Manufacturer | [[Yamaha]] |
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Also called | XVZ12T, XVZ 12 T, Venture Royale |
Production | 1984 - 1988 |
Class | [[:Category:Touring motorcycles|Touring]] [[Category:Touring motorcycles]] |
Successor | Yamaha XVZ13 |
Engine | v4, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 76.0mm x 66.0mm |
Top Speed | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Horsepower | 94.94 HP (70.8 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Spark Plug | NGK DPR8EA-9 '83-85 |
Battery | YUASA SY50-N18L-AT '83-85 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Final Drive | Shaft `83-85[1] |
Brakes | Front: dual disc Rear: single disc |
Front Tire | 120/80-18 |
Rear Tire | 140190-16 |
Weight | 325.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-146 |
Recommended Oil | Yamalube 10w-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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.
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.
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References
- ↑ 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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