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Posted (edited)

https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorsports/yamahaevents

 

http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/road_power_tour/schedule.php

 

The official Yamaha demo lists. Lets talk about local demos, who might be going from this forum that we might meet, and most importantly, what you think of a hands-on look and ride.

 

Although the bike is expected to start shipping to dealers after August 31, I expect there will be enough pre-orders that we likely won't find them at local dealers until end of this year or early 2018.

Edited by RandyR
Posted

There is one at Treasure Island Resort on the Mississippi river in July. Only about 1-1/2 hour ride for me. I hope I can swing it.

Posted
There is one at Treasure Island Resort on the Mississippi river in July. Only about 1-1/2 hour ride for me. I hope I can swing it.

 

I sent email to 3 dealers with demo days in July. They replied that they won't have the 2018 Venture on the Demo Trucks until its available to dealers in August.

 

(2 dealers near Knoxville, TN, and one in SC.

 

So Yamma was bit premature suggesting we should go see one at a demo day.

Posted (edited)
Not for North America - only stateside :stirthepot::stirthepot:

 

You're right. I added the Yamaha Canada link also.

 

so, with that we have 2 out of 3 for N. America. Didn't see anything for Mexico.

Edited by RandyR
Posted

It appears that the first opportunity to ride the new Venture is Star Days at Treasure Island Casino in Minnesota. That listing states be one of the first to ride the new Venture and list it as one of the bikes. Guess I will have to get my name in the hat and get a ride on one not that I am thinking of getting one as my VR is doing just fine for me.

 

Rick F.

Posted (edited)
It appears that the first opportunity to ride the new Venture is Star Days at Treasure Island Casino in Minnesota. That listing states be one of the first to ride the new Venture and list it as one of the bikes. Guess I will have to get my name in the hat and get a ride on one not that I am thinking of getting one as my VR is doing just fine for me.

 

Rick F.

 

The US Demo list has been updated with BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO DEMO RIDE THE ALL NEW STAR VENTURE

 

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - Thursday, July 20, 2017 Star Days (MN)

Saturday, August 05, 2017 - Saturday, August 12, 2017 Sturgis

 

Edited by RandyR
Posted

in today's email

 

In the coming months, there are several opportunities where you can see, touch and experience the Star Venture:

 

Laconia Bike Week

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

1122 Route 106 North

Loudon, NH 03307

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - Saturday, June 17, 2017

 

Thunder In The Valley

Downtown Johnstown

223 Washington Street

Johnstown, PA 15901

Thursday, June 22, 2017 - Sunday, June 25, 2017

 

Music City Motorcycle Rally

Fontanel Nashville

4125 Whites Creek Pike

Whites Creek, TN 37189

Friday, June 30, 2017 - Monday, July 03, 2017

 

World Superbike & MotoAmerica Road Race

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy

Salinas, CA 93908

Friday, July 07, 2017 - Sunday, July 09, 2017

 

Star Days *Includes Star Venture Demo Rides

Treasure Island Resort & Casino

5734 Sturgeon Lake Road

Welch, MN 55089

Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - Thursday, July 20, 2017

 

Sturgis Rally *Includes Star Venture Demo Rides

Lazelle & 3rd Streets

Sturgis, SD 57785

Saturday, August 05, 2017 - Saturday, August 12, 2017

Posted

It's pre-op meetings with the anesthesiologist, etc. for upcoming toe surgery on July 3rd. My toe bone is dislocated and rubbing the bottom of my foot which caused a foot ulcer last summer. The toe has been dislocated for many years now caused by stepping on a roofing nail and not knowing it until I took my shoe off hours later! Anyway, they are going to do a little trimming of the bone as an outpatient procedure, and I will be pretty much immobile for a few weeks! So, if anybody is in the Western New York area in July, stop on by and keep me company...

  • 3 weeks later...
Posted

Latest list from Yamaha for seeing the new Venture

 

Display Only:

 

Music City Motorcycle Rally

Fontanel Nashville

4125 Whites Creek Pike

Whites Creek, TN 37189

Friday, June 30, 2017 - Monday, July 3, 2017

 

World Superbike & MotoAmerica Road Race

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy

Salinas, CA 93908

Friday, July 7, 2017 - Sunday, July 9, 2017

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Star Venture Demo Rides will be available at:

 

Sturgis Rally

Lazelle & 3rd Streets

Sturgis, SD 57785

Saturday, August 05, 2017 - Saturday, August 12, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

River Valley Power & Sport

3859 Hwy 61N, Red Wing, MN 55066

Ph: 651-388-7000

Friday, July 21, 2017 - Saturday, July 22, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

Tri City Cycle

3675 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, CO 80538

Ph: 970-667-8697

Friday, July 28, 2017 - Saturday, July 29, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Freedom Powersports - Hurst

633 NE Loop 820, Hurst, TX 76053

Ph: 817-285-9999

Friday, August 18, 2017 - Saturday, August, 19, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

Maxim Yamaha

420 Central Expy S., Allen, TX 75013

Ph: 972-359-0202

Friday, August 25, 2017 - Saturday, August 26, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

South Valley Motorsports

11553 S. State Street, Draper, UT 84020

Ph: 801-576-1899

Friday, August 25, 2017 - Saturday, August 26, 2017

 

Visit the Yamaha Events section for the most up-to-date information on more events that feature the Star Venture and for additional events details.

Posted
It's pre-op meetings with the anesthesiologist, etc. for upcoming toe surgery on July 3rd. My toe bone is dislocated and rubbing the bottom of my foot which caused a foot ulcer last summer. The toe has been dislocated for many years now caused by stepping on a roofing nail and not knowing it until I took my shoe off hours later! Anyway, they are going to do a little trimming of the bone as an outpatient procedure, and I will be pretty much immobile for a few weeks! So, if anybody is in the Western New York area in July, stop on by and keep me company...

 

Prayers Up brother!!!! Hope they get er taken care of and get cha right back on your feet real soon Bob!! That gettin cut on aint never fun but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!!

Thinking of and praying for you my friend!!

Puc

  • 2 weeks later...
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The latest update for demo's

 

Star Days

Treasure Island Resort & Casino

5734 Sturgeon Lake Road

Welch, MN 55089

Tue, July 18, 2017 - Thu, July 20, 2017

 

 

Sturgis Rally

Lazelle & 3rd Streets

Sturgis, SD 57785

Sat, August 05, 2017 - Sat, August 12, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

River Valley Power & Sport

3859 Hwy 61N

Red Wing, MN 55066

Ph: 651-388-7000

Fri, July 21, 2017 - Sat, July 22, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

Tri City Cycle

3675 Clydesdale Parkway

Loveland, CO 80538

Ph: 970-667-8697

Fri, July 28, 2017 - Sat, July 29, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Freedom Powersports - Hurst

633 NE Loop 820, Hurst, TX 76053

Ph: 817-285-9999

Fri, August 18, 2017 - Sat, August, 19, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

Maxim Yamaha

420 Central Expy S., Allen, TX 75013

Ph: 972-359-0202

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo Event

South Valley Motorsports

11553 S. State Street, Draper, UT 84020

Ph: 801-576-1899

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

 

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Posted (edited)

I am hoping to make the Red Wing event as that is the closest one to me. Sounds like they are moving the bikes to there when Star Days ends..

Rick F.

Edited by cimmer
Posted

Wanted to make Star Days but now I'll be in the UP of MI. Maybe I'll make River Valley power and sports that weekend. Sure would like to ride one.

Posted

Well I plan on making a trip up to Daytona for Biketoberfest. I'm sure they will have some on display. But as for getting a test ride, probably not. Those are all booked up by Wednesday or so.

  • 2 weeks later...
Posted

Star Venture Demo Rides available at:

.

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Tri City Cycle

3675 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, CO 80538

Ph: 970-667-8697

Fri, July 28, 2017 - Sat, July 29, 2017

 

 

Sturgis Rally

Lazelle & 3rd Streets

1375 Lazelle Street, Sturgis, SD 57785

Sat, August 05, 2017 - Sat, August 12, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Freedom Powersports - Hurst

633 NE Loop 820, Hurst, TX 76053

Ph: 817-285-9999

Fri, August 18, 2017 - Sat, August, 19, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Roseville Yamaha

2014 Taylor Road, Roseville, CA 95678

Ph: 916-784-2444

Fri, August 18, 2017 - Sat, August, 19, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Maxim Yamaha

420 Central Expy S., Allen, TX 75013

Ph: 972-359-0202

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

South Valley Motorsports

11553 S. State Street, Draper, UT 84020

Ph: 801-576-1899

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Skagit Powersports

1645 Walton Drive, Burlington, WA 98233

Ph: 230-757-7999

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Pony Powersports

5370 Westerville Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

Ph: 614-212-7888

Fri, Sept. 01, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 02, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

MOM South

1000 Washington St, Foxborough, MA 02035

Ph: 508-543-1734

Fri, Sept. 08, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 09, 2017

 

 

Cherokee Blue Ridge Run

Harrah's Cherokee Resort & Casino

777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719

Fri, Sept. 08, 2017 - Sun, Sept. 10, 2017

 

 

AIMExpo

Greater Columbus Convention Center

400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Ph: 949-517-7501

Sat, Sept. 23, 2017 - Sun, Sept. 24, 2017

 

 

 

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Visit the Yamaha Events pages for the most up-to-date information.

  • 3 weeks later...
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Star Venture Demo Rides available at:

.

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Roseville Yamaha

2014 Taylor Road, Roseville, CA 95678

Ph: 916-784-2444

Fri, August 18, 2017 - Sat, August, 19, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Freedom Powersports - Hurst

633 NE Loop 820, Hurst, TX 76053

Ph: 817-285-9999

Fri, August 18, 2017 - Sat, August, 19, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Maxim Yamaha

420 Central Expy S., Allen, TX 75013

Ph: 972-359-0202

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Skagit Powersports

1645 Walton Drive, Burlington, WA 98233

Ph: 230-757-7999

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

South Valley Motorsports

11553 S. State Street, Draper, UT 84020

Ph: 801-576-1899

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Pony Powersports

5370 Westerville Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

Ph: 614-212-7888

Fri, Sept. 01, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 02, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Yamaha Knoxville

5820 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912

Ph: 865-688-8484

Fri, Sept. 01, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 02, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

MOM South

1000 Washington St, Foxborough, MA 02035

Ph: 508-543-1734

Fri, Sept. 08, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 09, 2017

 

 

Cherokee Blue Ridge Run

Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds

545 Tsali Blvd

Cherokee, NC 28719

Fri, Sept. 08, 2017 - Sun, Sept. 10, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Sloan's Motorcycle

2233 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Ph: 615-893-0150

Fri, Sept. 15, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 16, 2017

 

 

Central Florida Powersports

2575 N. Orange Blossom Trial, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Ph: 407-847-2453

Fri, Sept. 22, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 23, 2017

AIMExpo

Greater Columbus Convention Center

400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Ph: 949-517-7501

Sat, Sept. 23, 2017 - Sun, Sept. 24, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Friendly Yamaha

10939 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Ph: 225-292-6242

Fri, Sept. 29, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 30, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Motorcycle Mall

655 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109

Ph: 973-751-4545

Fri, Sept. 29, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 30, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

We Ride Powersports Mesa

1350 S. Clearview Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209

Ph: 602-509-9468

Fri, Oct. 06, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 07, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Big St. Charles

3830 W. Clay Street, Charles, MO 63301

Ph: 636-946-6487

Fri, Oct. 06, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 07, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Velocity Powersports

151 Gateway Drive, Ladson, SC 29456

Ph: 843-871-5371

Fri, Oct. 06, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 07, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Barney's of Brandon

9820 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

Ph: 813-628-9418

Fri, Oct. 13, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 14, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Niehaus Cycles Sales

718 North Old Route 66, Litchfield, IL 62056

Ph: 217-324-6565

Fri, Oct. 13, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 14, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Ridenow Boulder

6350 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV 89122

Ph: 855-971-3561

Fri, Oct. 13, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 14, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Temecula Powersports

26860 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562

Ph: 951-698-4123

Fri, Oct. 20, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 21, 2017

 

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Langston Motorsports

1622 Illinois Ave Ste 1, Perris, CA 92571

Ph: 951-471-8205

Sat, Oct. 28, 2017 - Sun, Oct. 29, 2017

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Maxim Yamaha

420 Central Expy S., Allen, TX 75013

Ph: 972-359-0202

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Skagit Powersports

1645 Walton Drive, Burlington, WA 98233

Ph: 230-757-7999

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

South Valley Motorsports

11553 S. State Street, Draper, UT 84020

Ph: 801-576-1899

Fri, August 25, 2017 - Sat, August 26, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Pony Powersports

5370 Westerville Rd, Westerville, OH 43081

Ph: 614-212-7888

Fri, Sept. 01, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 02, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Yamaha Knoxville

5820 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912

Ph: 865-688-8484

Fri, Sept. 01, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 02, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

MOM South

1000 Washington St, Foxborough, MA 02035

Ph: 508-543-1734

Fri, Sept. 08, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 09, 2017

 

Cherokee Blue Ridge Run

Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds

545 Tsali Blvd

Cherokee, NC 28719

Fri, Sept. 08, 2017 - Sun, Sept. 10, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Sloan's Motorcycle

2233 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Ph: 615-893-0150

Fri, Sept. 15, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 16, 2017

 

Central Florida Powersports

2575 N. Orange Blossom Trial, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Ph: 407-847-2453

Fri, Sept. 22, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 23, 2017

 

AIMExpo

Greater Columbus Convention Center

400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Ph: 949-517-7501

Sat, Sept. 23, 2017 - Sun, Sept. 24, 2017[/TD]

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Friendly Yamaha

10939 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Ph: 225-292-6242

Fri, Sept. 29, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 30, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Motorcycle Mall

655 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109

Ph: 973-751-4545

Fri, Sept. 29, 2017 - Sat, Sept. 30, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

We Ride Powersports Mesa

1350 S. Clearview Ave, Mesa, AZ 85209

Ph: 602-509-9468

Fri, Oct. 06, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 07, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Big St. Charles

3830 W. Clay Street, Charles, MO 63301

Ph: 636-946-6487

Fri, Oct. 06, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 07, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Velocity Powersports

151 Gateway Drive, Ladson, SC 29456

Ph: 843-871-5371

Fri, Oct. 06, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 07, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Barney's of Brandon

9820 E. Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33619

Ph: 813-628-9418

Fri, Oct. 13, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 14, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Niehaus Cycles Sales

718 North Old Route 66, Litchfield, IL 62056

Ph: 217-324-6565

Fri, Oct. 13, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 14, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Ridenow Boulder

6350 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV 89122

Ph: 855-971-3561

Fri, Oct. 13, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 14, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Temecula Powersports

26860 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562

Ph: 951-698-4123

Fri, Oct. 20, 2017 - Sat, Oct. 21, 2017

 

Motorcycle Dealer Demo

Langston Motorsports

1622 Illinois Ave Ste 1, Perris, CA 92571

Ph: 951-471-8205

Sat, Oct. 28, 2017 - Sun, Oct. 29, 2017[/TD]

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Posted

So my question is, why they are not listing demo rides during Biketoberfest in Daytona?

Normally they set up demo rides at the speedway and the last few years also set up at the AIM show in Orlando at the convention center on the same weekend.

Both are large events and draw huge crowds, what is up with that?:confused24:

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