Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental - 2018 Specifications and Reviews

2018

General information
Category	Touring
Year	2018
Model	Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	6.92 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg)
Clutch	Multiplate assist and slipper wet clutch
Transmission type,final drive	Belt
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Ignition	TCI
Fuel control	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Fuel system	Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection with YCC-T and D-Mode
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches)
Compression	9.5:1
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front brakes diameter	298 mm (11.7 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear tyre	200/55-R16
Front tyre	130/70-R18
Rear wheel travel	109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear Suspension	Single shock with remote preload adjustment
Front wheel travel	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front Suspension	46mm telescopic fork
Trail	145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	31.0°

Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,717 mm (67.6 inches)
Ground clearance	140 mm (5.5 inches)
Overall width	1,013 mm (39.9 inches)
Overall length	2,700 mm (106.3 inches)
Overall height	1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Seat height	696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	436.8 kg (963.0 pounds)
Other specs
Comments	Windscreen.
Factory warranty	5 Year Warranty Coverage
Carrying capacity	Saddle bags. Top box.
Starter	Electric
Color options	Granite Gray, Raspberry Metallic

Rider Reviews

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MotorcycleDB Review

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