New Yamaha Tourer

redjay · 06-05-2017, 08:50 PM

The new Yamaha Star Venture.
Air cooled 1854cc fuel injected V Twin, 6 speed, belt drive.

963 lbs wet and $32,000 in Canada plus freight, PDI and taxes. Yikes.

The Victory Cross Country seems like it was a bargain now, and look what happened to them.

http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/...oup=MC&catId=1

gmer140 · 06-05-2017, 09:17 PM

Wow nice ride. Makes my 16 voyager at 13k seem like the deal of the century.

redjay · 06-05-2017, 09:24 PM

Similar specs to a Voyager but with traction control and navigation, but 50% more to buy is not a recipe for success IMO.
What was Yamaha thinking !

redjay · 06-05-2017, 10:11 PM

This bike was probably in the works years before Victory was discontinued.
When Victory went under the guys at Yamaha probably knew that the new Venture was doomed. Pricing it at $32,000 (in Canada) was the nail in the coffin.

OldSchool · 06-05-2017, 10:33 PM

Keep in mind. The MSRP isn't necessarily what they sell for in real life either. Time will tell the true tale.

redjay · 06-05-2017, 10:37 PM

They are going to have to discount the price for sure. $32,000 isn't going to sell many.

mbarr10 · 06-06-2017, 12:46 AM

WTF .. Air cooled?? No Air Flows In Traffic. Glad I have a Vaquero. It maybe discontinued but at least it is current with the times.

alwhite00 · 06-06-2017, 06:44 AM

The new Indian road masters are air cooled as well,

**GIBBY** · 06-06-2017, 09:32 AM

Roadmasters are air/oil cooled.

cactusjack · 06-06-2017, 10:09 AM

They sell Harleys in Canada, don't they? I'd guess the touring models cost as much or more than this Yammy Just saying, price isn't the only factor.

redjay · 06-06-2017, 10:52 AM

A new Harley Ultra is approximately the same price in Canada as the new Yamaha Venture, but the Yamaha will depreciate a lot faster.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_CA...torcycles.html

twowheeladdict · 06-06-2017, 02:58 PM

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017/...r-with-videos/

This new bike is air / oil cooled but that doesn't help rider comfort as those of us who have ridden the liquid cooled Voyager can attest to. Liquid cooling just helps the engine in traffic situations.

I do like how it has the fairing mounted mirrors. I like them further away from me like I had on my Voyager XII.

I don't think many are going to sell for MSRP. Only Harley haters and those who have to have some type of reverse.

Harley has the best dealer network when travelling not that I have ever needed help while on a trip, and the one time the Voyager left me stranded a Honda dealer fixed it and Kawasaki reimbursed me.

Scootergptx · 06-06-2017, 04:15 PM

31999 CAD is just under 24000 USD. Doesn't seem so bad.

Not getting a new bike anytime soon. Maybe the price will have dropped some when I do.

**schoeney** · 06-06-2017, 07:13 PM

This appears to be a fully dressed Stratoliner with 6 speed. The Stratoliner is a good bike. One of my neighbor riding buddies has had 2 of them. Loves them.

I've ridden one a couple of times. Good power, handling and COG.

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CRocker · 06-06-2017, 07:32 PM

I just don't see one in my future at $25k...

06-05-2017, 08:50 PM	#1
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,983	New Yamaha Tourer The new Yamaha Star Venture. Air cooled 1854cc fuel injected V Twin, 6 speed, belt drive. 963 lbs wet and $32,000 in Canada plus freight, PDI and taxes. Yikes. The Victory Cross Country seems like it was a bargain now, and look what happened to them. http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/...oup=MC&catId=1 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by redjay; 06-05-2017 at 10:15 PM.
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06-05-2017, 09:17 PM	#2
gmer140 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Midland, Mi. Posts: 84	Wow nice ride. Makes my 16 voyager at 13k seem like the deal of the century. __________________ Gary Midland, Mi. Retired 2016 Silver/Black Voyager 1700 2009 Black Vulcan Classic 900 1980 Black Honda CB 750K 1977 Maroon Yamaha XS 650 1975 Red Honda 360 1973 Blue Honda 175 Scrambler 1970 Black Sears 250 Road Bike 1967 Black Honda S-90 1966 Red Honda S-90 (still in shed)
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06-05-2017, 09:24 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,983	Similar specs to a Voyager but with traction control and navigation, but 50% more to buy is not a recipe for success IMO. What was Yamaha thinking ! Last edited by redjay; 06-05-2017 at 10:00 PM.
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06-05-2017, 10:33 PM	#5
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06-05-2017, 10:37 PM	#6
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,983	They are going to have to discount the price for sure. $32,000 isn't going to sell many. Last edited by redjay; 06-05-2017 at 11:22 PM.
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06-05-2017, 10:11 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,983	This bike was probably in the works years before Victory was discontinued. When Victory went under the guys at Yamaha probably knew that the new Venture was doomed. Pricing it at $32,000 (in Canada) was the nail in the coffin.
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06-06-2017, 12:46 AM	#7
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	WTF .. Air cooled?? No Air Flows In Traffic. Glad I have a Vaquero. It maybe discontinued but at least it is current with the times. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	They sell Harleys in Canada, don't they? I'd guess the touring models cost as much or more than this Yammy Just saying, price isn't the only factor. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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06-06-2017, 10:52 AM	#11
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,983	A new Harley Ultra is approximately the same price in Canada as the new Yamaha Venture, but the Yamaha will depreciate a lot faster. http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_CA...torcycles.html Last edited by redjay; 06-06-2017 at 10:56 AM.
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06-06-2017, 02:58 PM	#12
twowheeladdict Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 616	http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017/...r-with-videos/ This new bike is air / oil cooled but that doesn't help rider comfort as those of us who have ridden the liquid cooled Voyager can attest to. Liquid cooling just helps the engine in traffic situations. I do like how it has the fairing mounted mirrors. I like them further away from me like I had on my Voyager XII. I don't think many are going to sell for MSRP. Only Harley haters and those who have to have some type of reverse. Harley has the best dealer network when travelling not that I have ever needed help while on a trip, and the one time the Voyager left me stranded a Honda dealer fixed it and Kawasaki reimbursed me. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager, 2007 Vulcan Mean Streak, 2009 Vulcan Nomad
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06-06-2017, 04:15 PM	#13
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	31999 CAD is just under 24000 USD. Doesn't seem so bad. Not getting a new bike anytime soon. Maybe the price will have dropped some when I do. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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06-06-2017, 07:13 PM	#14
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	This appears to be a fully dressed Stratoliner with 6 speed. The Stratoliner is a good bike. One of my neighbor riding buddies has had 2 of them. Loves them. I've ridden one a couple of times. Good power, handling and COG. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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06-06-2017, 07:32 PM	#15
CRocker Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 119	I just don't see one in my future at $25k...
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