2018 Yamaha Star Venture TC

CONQUER ROAD

For those long-haulers who spend more time in the seat than at the coffee shop, Yamaha introduces our most advanced transcontinental luxury tourer bringing greater convenience, comfort, and long-distance enjoyment to those who choose to journey further.

EXPERIENCE

A powerful 1,854 cc V-twin and 6-speed transmission with overdrive, delivers plenty of torque and a smooth enjoyable ride. The elegant styling of the Star Venture TC with the dynamic front fairing, LED headlights, and high quality finishes makes it stand out amongst luxury tourers.

YAMAHA 5 YEAR WARRANTY*

Get peace of mind standard with the all-new Star Venture TC which comes with 1-year factory warranty and 4-years of Yamaha Protection Plus.

COMFORT

To make the most of enjoyable long-distance rides, Yamaha has a feature-packed infotainment system, plenty of storage, and heated seats with lots of space and adjustability. The infotainment system features a 7-inch display complete with audio, navigation, communication, vehicle status and equipment controls.

Features may include:

ENGINE

• High-performance, 1,854cc (113 cubic inch) air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 4 -valves per cylinder, 48, V-twin.

• Electric starting.

• OHV, 4-valve "pent roof" cylinder heads with 9.5:1 compression ratio.

• Twin, crankcase-mounted, cams with hydraulic valve lifters & traditional push rod valve actuation.

• "Dual chamber" crankcase design.

• Single pin style crankshaft.

• Crankshaft damper assembly.

• Engine balancer.

• Lightweight, forged aluminum pistons with alumite coating.

• 100 mm "ceramic composite-plated" cylinder bores.

• Cylinder cooling fin thickness & depth is optimized.

• Dry sump oil lubrication system.

• Air-cooled, oil cooler.

• "Closed loop," single body, Mikuni throttle body fuel injection.

• Large capacity air box.

• Cable-less Yamaha Chip Control Throttle (YCC-T) system (a.k.a. APSG or Accelerator Position Sensor with Grip).

• Yamaha D-Mode variable throttle control (2 modes available).

• Yamaha Traction control system.

• Electronic cruise control system.

• Smooth-shifting, 6-speed transmission.

• Heavy duty, hydraulic "assist & slipper" clutch.

• Low maintenance, belt drive final drive.

• State-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU).

• Maintenance-free transistor controlled ignition (TCI).

• High-performance, 2-into-2 exhaust system provides a crisp, powerful exhaust note.

• Air injection system.

• Special "air cut valve" reduces backfiring when decelerating or coasting off throttle.

• "Sure-Park" parking support system for easier, precise maneuverability when parking.

• Dual alternating current magnetos (ACM).

CHASSIS

• High-rigidity, double cradle steel frame with detachable sub frame.

• Heavy duty steel swing arm.

• Low centre of gravity & low seat height for easy maneuverability.

• Key chassis geometry: 31 degree caster angle, 145 mm (5.7") of trail, 1710 mm (67.3") wheelbase.

• Conventional 46 mm KYB front fork provides 130mm (5.1") of wheel travel.

• Adjustable link-type, single shock rear suspension with 110 mm (4.3") of rear wheel travel.

• Dual 298 mm front discs squeezed by 4-piston monoblock calipers, ABS & UBS equipped.

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