1983 Yamaha Venture Royale (XVZ12TDK)

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“Describing Yamaha's newest and biggest motorcycle for 1983 is like listing every feature available on wheels or in electronics.”

-Cycle World 1983

The Venture Royale stood out as Yamaha's premier long-distance touring motorcycle, boasting the largest engine displacement and power output in the Yamaha lineup during its time. Primarily designed for the expansive North American market, it featured a sophisticated liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve V4 engine, shaft drive, a comprehensive full-body fairing, and luxurious amenities such as an AM/FM radio with a cassette player. Its advanced features included computer-controlled front and rear suspension, enhancing its suitability for extended, comfortable cruising. Notably, the engine of this model would later serve as the foundation for Yamaha's VMAX, which debuted three years later.

Highlights 

• Yamaha’s “Ultimate Touring Machine” 

• Offered with 28,332 miles, believed to be original 

• Noted to be a two-owner example

• Powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC four-valve 1,198 cc V4 engine 

• 90 horsepower, 75.2 lb-ft of torque ae 5,000 rpm 

• Four Mikuni BS34 variable venturi carburetors 

• Venture specific gear-driven three-axle drive shaft system 

• High compression ratio 10.5:1 

• CLASS: Computer Levelling Air Suspension System 

  • Monoshock rear suspension 

  • Air adjustable front suspension with anti-dive 

• Five speed transmission 

• Dual ventilated disc brakes in front, one disc in back  

• AM/FM stereo cassette 

• 39 mpg when new 

Features 

• Aerodynamically designed integrated fairing  

• Detachable saddlebags and top box 

• Forged aluminum adjustable handlebar 

• Adjustable footpegs for rider and passenger 

• Electronically advanced ignition  

• 5.3 gallon fuel tank capacity 

• Overall length: 96.7 inches 

• Overall width: 36.2 inches 

• Overall height: 60 inches 

• Seat height: 31.1 inches 

• Wheelbase: 63.7 inches 

• Dry weight: 670 pounds 

• Oil capacity 4.8 quarts 

Known Imperfections 

• The CARFAX Vehicle History Report cites a Damage Reports 5 October 2001 noting “Accident reported.” 

• Turn signals are inoperable

Included 

• Two vintage helmets 

• Two XVZ12TDK Owner’s Manuals 

• Two keys 

• Yamaha Venture Brochure 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811‬ email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com