Yamaha Royal Star Venture suspension setup and specs

Yamaha Royal Star Venture, 2000 to 2013: adjustable front preload, rear preload, 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 394 kg (869 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2000–2013 Yamaha Royal Star Venture
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Yamaha Royal Star Venture

2000–2013 · touring · 1294 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel105 mm (4.1 in)
Fork diameter40 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front tire150/80-16
Rear tire150/90-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1705 mm (67.1 in)
Trail152 mm (6.0 in)
Seat height750 mm (29.5 in)
Weight394 kg (869 lb) dry
Front brakeDual hydraulic disc
Rear brakeSingle hydraulic disc

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