YAMAHARoyal Star Venture 2005 - 2006

　　The Yamaha Royal Star was a cruiser motorcycle introduced by Yamaha in 1996, using the Yamaha Venture Royal's engine. The Royal Star Venture, Royal Star Tour Deluxe, and the V-Max were other models that packed the same engine.

　　In 2005, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Yamaha Royal Star Venture, a cruising motorcycle with retro looks, modern technology, and plenty of performance. The bike packed the same technical, visual, and performance features as the previous model.

　　In the visual department, the bike had standard features, such as a round headlight, a stylish front cowl, valanced fenders, a two-piece dual seat, a top case with an integrated passenger backrest and armrests, color-matched side-mounted panniers, a dual chromed exhaust system, and seven-spoke aluminum wheels with fat tires.

　　In the performance department, the 2005 Yamaha Royal Star Venture had its heartbeat set by a 1,294cc four-stroke V-4 liquid-cooled engine that delivered 98 hp and 121 Nm (89 lb-ft) torque at 4,750 rpm.

　　Suspension-wise, the motorcycle packed an air-assisted telescopic fork on the front, providing 142 mm of travel, and a link-type air-assisted shock absorber on the rear, delivering 104 mm wheel travel.

　　As for the braking performance, the bike packed two 298 mm discs coupled to four-piston calipers on the front wheel and a 320 mm disc tied to a single-piston caliper, delivering excellent stopping power.