New Tourer (Venture)

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Another bike to walk by when at the dealer.
 
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Yamaha must be taking cues from Honda all of a sudden, who is taking cues from Harley all of a sudden who is taking clues from Fred Flintstone Engineering, LTD.
 
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Nashcat said:
Well, at 963 lbs, it will need the parking assist! Also, when it tips over, nothing to catch it's fall but bags and oil cooler scoops.
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Very good point I didn't even consider that possibility. Things that make you go hhhmmmm hopefully they will work out something to deal with those tip overs to protect the Tupperware.:eek:
 
EASt said:
Yamaha must be taking cues from Honda all of a sudden, who is taking cues from Harley all of a sudden who is taking clues from Fred Flintstone Engineering, LTD.
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???? Honda hasn't introduced a new touring V twin cruiser in years and those are based on the VTX1300 motor that's 15 years old.
 
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the Ferret said:
My dealer is telling me he thinks it's a V4 like the old Venture Royal
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Wrong answer, it's a V-Twin:

STAR VENTURE

All‑New "top‑of‑the‑line" transcontinental tourer combines emotional V‑Twin performance with cutting‑edge comfort and technology
 
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just what we needed, another Harley without the emblem. :(
 
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kendoo said:
Is it bad that I had to google Gal Gadot?
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She's Israeli and probably has more time in the IDF than she does in movies so no it's not bad. I only know her from the Fast and Furious franchise.
 
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Yamaha is kicking the butt of Honda. Look at the comfort of the leg positions...adjustable screen... Honda had a good run, but it's over...they have derailed. I would buy a FJR if my ST gives out.
 
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dduelin said:
???? Honda hasn't introduced a new touring V twin cruiser in years and those are based on the VTX1300 motor that's 15 years old.
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It's not so much about the motor as the malaise of yet another cruiser. My impression is that Honda is spending their time chasing the Harley Davidson cruiser market instead of doing what they do (or did) best, which was win on race day.

But, I can't really fault Honda or Yamaha: Old folks have the cash, and they want the cruisers.

Just not this particular old guy! :)
 
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etalors said:
That could be a long time. ST's last for eva.
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So true, and mine was bought last August and I only have just over 20000 kms, 12000 miles on her and I love her. I did ride the FJR at demo days and she was a dream bike for sure.
 
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EASt said:
It's not so much about the motor as the malaise of yet another cruiser...
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Yes! Well said about the 'Merican Malaise Motorcycle Market.

EASt said:
But, I can't really fault Honda or Yamaha: Old folks have the cash, and they want the cruisers.
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Yamaha's latest example proves it. Same old Rosie O'Donnell (air cooled V-twin), just in a new dress (gee whiz, electronic infotainment system).

EASt said:
Just not this particular old guy! :)
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Old? Your profile lists 46. You and I are practically babies in certain motorcycle crowds. :lol:
 
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Gal Gadot? HUBBA HUBBA..... The new bike.....meh.... Now if it had 4 cylinders.......
 
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Don B said:
Wrong answer, it's a V-Twin:

STAR VENTURE

All‑New "top‑of‑the‑line" transcontinental tourer combines emotional V‑Twin performance with cutting‑edge comfort and technology
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yea even the dealers didn't know what to expect. I'll be talking to mine later today to see what he thinks.

and if 46 is old, I was old decades ago. What does that make me now? ancient? lol
 
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