Touring Motorcycles
2011Yamaha Royal Star Venture
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The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture is a full-featured touring cruiser designed for riders seeking long-distance comfort and stability. Its 1294cc liquid-cooled V4 engine delivers smooth, vibration-free power ideal for extended highway cruising, while the robust frame and touring-oriented design make it well-suited for two-up travel with substantial luggage capacity. The Royal Star earned its reputation as a dependable, refined alternative to traditional cruisers for serious touring enthusiasts.
- Capacity
- 1294.7 ccm
- Engine
- V - Configuration four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 394.2 kg
- Seat height
- 749 mm
- Power
- 97.0 HP
What’s new for the 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture
vs the 2010| Spec | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches) | 1294.7 ccm (79.01 cubic inches) |
| Power | 90.0 HP | 97.0 HP |
| Torque | — | 120.7 Nm (12.3 kgf-m or 89.0 ft.lbs) @ 4750 RPM |
| Weight | 394.2 kg (869.0 pounds) | 394.2 kg (869.1 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) | 22.70 litres (6.00 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,704 mm (67.1 inches) | 1704 mm (67.1 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for long-distance highway touring with a passenger and luggage, prioritizing comfort and stability over sportiness.
- Built for
- A relaxed, cruiser-hearted tourer for riders who value smooth V4 power delivery, shaft-drive reliability, and plush long-haul comfort over aggressive handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not for riders seeking sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or a lightweight, flickable ride.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 1294.7 ccm
- Power
- 97.0 HP
- CO2 Emissions
- 130 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 120.7 Nm (12.3 kgf-m) @ 4750 RPM
- Engine type
- V - Configuration four, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2461 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 79.0 x 66.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Hydralic clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1704 mm
- Overall length
- 2654 mm
- Overall width
- 899 mm
- Overall height
- 1565 mm
- Seat height
- 749 mm
- Wet weight
- 394.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.70 litres
- Carrying capacity
- 15-gallon trunk and a pair of color-matched 9.3-gallon sidebags
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Single-backbone frame with solid engine mounting
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 140 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 104 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Front tyre
- 150/80-16
- Rear tyre
- 150/90-15
Other
- Color options
- Seashell/Raven, Candy Red/Raven
- Warranty
- 60
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1294.00 ccm (78.96 cubic inches) | 1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches) | 1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches) | 1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches) | 1294.66 ccm (79.00 cubic inches) |
| Dry weight | 366.0 kg (807.0 pounds) | 366.0 kg (807.0 pounds) | — | — | — |
| Seat height | 749 mm (29.5 inches) | 749 mm (29.5 inches) | 749 mm (29.5 inches) | 749 mm (29.5 inches) | 749 mm (29.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) | 22.71 litres (6.00 gallons) |
| Color options | — | — | — | Seashell/Raven, Candy Red/Raven | Seashell/Raven, Candy Red/Raven |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha Royal Star Venture?
The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture has a Capacity of 1294.7 ccm (79.01 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture have?
The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture has a Power of 97.0 HP.
How many gears does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture have?
The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha Royal Star Venture?
The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture has a Torque of 120.7 Nm (12.3 kgf-m or 89.0 ft.lbs) @ 4750 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha Royal Star Venture weigh?
The 2011 Yamaha Royal Star Venture has a Wet weight of 394.2 kg (869.1 pounds).
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