spear Posted June 20, 2012 #1 Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Greetings all, Just had a look at a review of the 2012 Second Gen and it includes a photo of what is purported to be the motor of the bike. First time I've heard of an air cleaner for a 2G mounted between the pots. Who is having a go at whom here, and can anybody identify the motor? http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/yamaha/2012-yamaha-royal-star-venture-s-ar117728.html (N.B. - I just had a look at this link here and the photo of the motor DOES NOT appear, only a description. I originally found it by Googling. See if you can find the same review and also see if the photo of the motor shows up.) Edited June 20, 2012 by spear Update.
Freebird Posted June 20, 2012 #2 Posted June 20, 2012 The photo of the motor appears when I click that link. I just had to scroll down a bit. It is NOT the Venture motor though. Somebody screwed up.
Bubber Posted June 20, 2012 #3 Posted June 20, 2012 I think it is a 650 or possibly an 1100 but it sure ain't a V4. Pretty sure it is a 650 cause I have had a couple of the 1100s. Bubber
Trader Posted June 20, 2012 #4 Posted June 20, 2012 First I have to admit I have no idea what motor it is...it could be another manufacturer for all I know....BUT..... If you are talking about the picture of the motor on the first page it looks like IT MIGHT be a V-4. You can see that the motor is NOT centered on the frame. It looks like the barrels are partially outside the frame. I would think it is a V-4
Flyinfool Posted June 20, 2012 #5 Posted June 20, 2012 Maybe someone screwed up and leaked the photo of the NEW 2013 motor......
Lilsis Posted June 20, 2012 #6 Posted June 20, 2012 The engine is a 650 just like the one in my garage. I don't think that Venture is gonna be able to get out of it's own way with that engine.
JohnMidnight Posted June 20, 2012 #7 Posted June 20, 2012 Yamaha V-Star 650 engine. Its not the 1100, as there's actually slightly less oil filter access on the right side.
Flyinfool Posted June 20, 2012 #8 Posted June 20, 2012 The engine is a 650 just like the one in my garage. I don't think that Venture is gonna be able to get out of it's own way with that engine. The 2nd gens cant now.....
Carbon_One Posted June 20, 2012 #9 Posted June 20, 2012 Deffineately a V-Star 650 engine in that article. Like Don said somebody screwed up. :rotf: Larry
bossman Posted June 20, 2012 #10 Posted June 20, 2012 They still list cassette player as coming on bike.Also list cd player mp3 jack.
RandyR Posted June 20, 2012 #11 Posted June 20, 2012 I posted a comment on the web page that the engine picture is incorrect.
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