New Model Venture on Horizon ?

[mirider]

Have read a lot about Yamaha's inactivity on developing a new touring machine, Venture or similar, and was heartened by this statement from a Yamaha executive at the recent IMS: "Star Motorcycles is committed to the future of its “cruiser” category and anticipates the release of several “new” models in the months to come.

Star Motorcycles is aware that a large cross section of our membership rides large displacement touring machines, so it would be safe to say that a much needed, much discussed “touring machine” would be on the horizon."

 

Like most of you I'm sure, I will be eagerly awaiting future developments.

[MiCarl]

Yamaha already thinks they have tourers in the V-STAR line.

 

To them, throwing on a pair of hard bags makes a touring bike. I wouldn't hold my breath!

[steamer]

Same garbage, different year.

[aharbi]

I'll add to the rumor mill. Stopped by my Yamaha/Suzuki/Honda/Polaris dealer yesterday. The GM which I've known for years approached me and asked if I heard about the new venture. I said no but have heard the same thing for the past 1/2 dozen or so years. He said this one is appears to be true. Asked for more details. - V4, shaft drive? He didn't know but is is still named Venture.

 

yamaha has their work cut out for them to change my mind on an Indian roadmaster. The roadmasters are being sold before they arrive at the dealers.

[jet3279]

maybe he was talking about the snowmobile??

[mirider]

I hear ya all.....can only go by what I read but I too have my doubts.

[ragtop69gs]

SSDD.......... That's all I got to say about that!

[Max]

Same garbage, different year.

 

well said !!

[painterman67]

yeah the same issue is being discussed on the roadstar clinic......it appears the roadstar is not on the list of 2015 ne wbikes

[ediddy]

I don't believe anything yamaha says. I don't think they know what they want. I will never buy another yamaha. Their customer service used to be great but not now. If you call yamaha's customer service line you can't talk to anyone that knows what they are doing.

[MikeWa]

"Star Motorcycles is committed to the future of its “cruiser” category and anticipates the release of several “new” models in the months to come. Star Motorcycles is aware that a large cross section of our membership rides large displacement touring machines, so it would be safe to say that a much needed, much discussed “touring machine” would be on the horizon."

 

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HA HA HA HA HA HA :rotfl:

 

 

 

Mike

[Ventureless]

HA HA HA HA HA HA :rotfl:

 

 

 

Mike

 

Well you stole my response!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slowrollwv]

If they came out with a new bike tomorrow I would not buy it. The one I have is payed for and only has 83,000 miles on it. I have a long way to go before I will need a new one.

[ricksbike]

I think Yamaha should build something similar to the 1st or 2nd gens and get away from bikes that look like Harleys.

[Chaharly]

I think Yamaha should build something similar to the 1st or 2nd gens and get away from bikes that look like Harleys.

 

 

 

I agree with you. I'd love to see yamaha come out with a goldwing killer again

[Huggy]

More then likely there talking about a QUAD!!!!!!!!

Edited November 11, 2014 by Huggy

[rickardracing]

Maybe someday you all will stop drinking the kool-aide.

[jakester]

I think Yamaha may have found a new vendor for the cassette deck?

[jet3279]

I just looked, they are readily available. if you have 1100 bucks, you can put one up on the shelf for a spare

[BigLenny]

It would be cool if Yammy did bring a touring bike like the 1st gen to the market. I think Kawi's new Voyager was an example that Jap bikes that look like Harleys aren't hitting the mark. Harley, Victory, Indian, they have that old school looking market covered, and covered well. However, the market needs another Gold wing type option. I know BMW's new 1600GTL is an awesome option for that style of a touring bike, but, there is one huge hindrance; dealership network. My cousin has a wonderful BMW R1200RT which fits into this discussion perfectly, but anytime he needs parts, or service, it's a minimum 3 hour ride to a dealer. Yamaha has a great dealer network across the country and if they came out with a beefed up full dresser touring version of maybe there FJR or the 1st gen Venture, they would most likely sell a lot more bikes than if they brought another Harley looking Venture to the market. And, for Yamaha, it would attract the aging sport bike and adventure bike riders that they seem to be greatly interested in.

 

Anyway, that's my humble opinion. For what it's worth.

[sleepy2]

Maybe they would do better to A D V E R T I S E like everyone else does????????????

[Rick Haywood]

Well I talked to my sisters next door neighbor who has a nephew who knows a guy who has an uncle who is a lawyer and his secretaries daughters boyfriend has a cousin who changes oil at a Yamaha dealer and he says it is true.