2019 Yamaha Venture Star "S" to hit showrooms in fall of 2018 (Tony fiction)

[CaseyJ955]

A model that was in development next to the just released 2018 Venture Star, known as tthe "S" will be seen as a 2019 model.

 

It will feature a slightly revamped fairing smoothing out the scoops and featuring a 2.5" shorter fixed windscreen. The transcontinental package will not be available on this upcoming model. In favor of weight savings the bike will be devoid of Reverse, parking/directional assist, Nav, dual zone audio, external speaker pods will be deleted as part of the streamlined fairing. Luggage space will be reduced by 30% for aesthetic and aerodynamic purposes as well as further weight savings but capacity is still generous. The only options will be standard stereo/intercom/BT and cruise control. These alterations and some general diet items will bring the curb weight down to 744 lbs.

 

Ride quality is largely unchanged, engine and drive system will be retained but sport tuning, cam/crank reworking, and headwork will raise the redline to 6400 rpm with 157 ft lbs torque available at just 2250 rpm and 116 hp @6100 rpm, also helped by a tunable intake, free flowing sport exhaust with DOT legal and race only quick change baffles which save 36lbs over transcontinental exhaust and delivers a very aggressive and distinctive note like no other twin to date. Compression will be raised to 10.7:1 requiring premium fuel, improved internal oil cooling galleys and a sport shroud system will wisk the significant heat away from the rider and downward in front of the rear wheel asssisted by a light weight pull fan which draws cool air through the heads and cyl blocks. We have to do this because we somehow decided air cooling was still okay. Top speed will be electronically governed at 140mph and the 1/4 mile will take just a lick over 11sec. 5th gear roll ons vastly improved thanks to extra torque and signifcant reduction in weight.

 

Canary yellow, Porsche red and polar white are the color options with rearl teal and Flat Urban Black for an optional $499. Production numbers will be around 30% of the standard non "S" model. Because we deleted virtually all the options production cost is lower which we pass onto the consumer with an MSRP of $18.999 usd up to $19,498 with optional finishes. Preorder now and delivery is expected in the fall of 2018.

 

There, thats my fancy tall tale for the day, and I feel better now.

[snyper316]

I didn't see this bike where is it?

 

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[Bubber]

i didn't see this bike where is it?

 

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Read his last line!

[snyper316]

Read his last line!

Oops lol so its a fantasy lol

 

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[CaseyJ955]

Yea, I was making crap up, tried to turn it into a bike I might buy. Drive by wire and ABS were also axed in my version.

 

I made sure to say fiction or it would be mean haha.

 

I can spin a tale, I once had one of my CNAs believing that reconnaissance demons (cacodemons, the name I pulled out of my ass from Doom2) may be surveying her and ever present and unseen, and were looking for people that made bad life choices. It took me 20 minutes to convince her that I did in fact make it all up. Im surprised she never snitched me out for that. If I make stuff up I promise to label it as fiction.

 

I would have believed the S model story. I want it to be true. Careful phrasing and a straight face are quite powerful.

[RSTDdog]

A model that was in development next to the just released 2018 Venture Star, known as tthe "S" will be seen as a 2019 model.

 

It will feature a slightly revamped fairing smoothing out the scoops and featuring a 2.5" shorter fixed windscreen. The transcontinental package will not be available on this upcoming model. In favor of weight savings the bike will be devoid of Reverse, parking/directional assist, Nav, dual zone audio, external speaker pods will be deleted as part of the streamlined fairing. Luggage space will be reduced by 30% for aesthetic and aerodynamic purposes as well as further weight savings but capacity is still generous. The only options will be standard stereo/intercom/BT and cruise control. These alterations and some general diet items will bring the curb weight down to 744 lbs.

 

Ride quality is largely unchanged, engine and drive system will be retained but sport tuning, cam/crank reworking, and headwork will raise the redline to 6400 rpm with 157 ft lbs torque available at just 2250 rpm and 116 hp @6100 rpm, also helped by a tunable intake, free flowing sport exhaust with DOT legal and race only quick change baffles which save 36lbs over transcontinental exhaust and delivers a very aggressive and distinctive note like no other twin to date. Compression will be raised to 10.7:1 requiring premium fuel, improved internal oil cooling galleys and a sport shroud system will wisk the significant heat away from the rider and downward in front of the rear wheel asssisted by a light weight pull fan which draws cool air through the heads and cyl blocks. We have to do this because we somehow decided air cooling was still okay. Top speed will be electronically governed at 140mph and the 1/4 mile will take just a lick over 11sec. 5th gear roll ons vastly improved thanks to extra torque and signifcant reduction in weight.

 

Canary yellow, Porsche red and polar white are the color options with rearl teal and Flat Urban Black for an optional $499. Production numbers will be around 30% of the standard non "S" model. Because we deleted virtually all the options production cost is lower which we pass onto the consumer with an MSRP of $18.999 usd up to $19,498 with optional finishes. Preorder now and delivery is expected in the fall of 2018.

 

There, thats my fancy tall tale for the day, and I feel better now.

 

That is not too far fetched and would actually be somewhat doable with parts Yamaha mostly already owns. You are essentially describing the former Stratoliner Deluxe, except with a smaller fixed fairing and a small trunk and the engine from the Warrior. At one time I explored putting the Road Glide fixed fairing on the RSTD when I had it. Actually had located one that was already black.