Maximus

New to the site but not bikes, I’m 64 and retired Yamaha tech. My wife and I have had many many Yamaha products over the years and currently own a 93 FJ 1200 and a blue 2020 venture we bought last summer. We are fortunate enough to be able to ride in the muskoka region of Ontario and do it everyday if possible. Awesome bike btw.

I bought a new 2020 last September and put 9500 kms on it last fall. Still have my 93 FJ 1200 but wanted something to ride 2 up and wanted luggage. I had some concerns about the V twin engine as I’ve always had 4 cylinder bikes. Let me tell you that any concerns went away very quickly. It’s incredible how smooth it is but the torque it makes is absolutely amazing and the eeze at which it cruises at highway speeds is very impressive. The looks are a step away from everything else and for me that was important,I didn’t want anyone mistaking it for a Harley. In short I absolutely love it and am completely happy with it. I wish it had more adjustments for front and rear suspension including dampening. No problems of any kind,fuel mileage is 5.8 litres per hundred kms and I ride 2 up all the time and at excessive speeds. Awesome bike.