2020 Yamaha Star Venture Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2020 Yamaha Star Venture touring motorcycle, Yamaha features a 1854 cc (113.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches) with a 9.5:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Star Venture measures 434.1 kg (957 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 696 mm (27.4 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,717 mm (67.6 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 24.98-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 361 km (224 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2018 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~361 km (224 mi)
Engine
Displacement1854.0 ccm (113.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke100.0 x 118.0 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Yamaha Fuel Injection with YCC-T and D-Mode
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionTCI
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchMultiplate assist and slipper wet clutch
Performance
Fuel Consumption6.92 litres/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases160.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Rake31.0°
Trail145 mm (5.7 inches)
Front Suspension46mm telescopic fork
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle shock with remote preload adjustment
Rear Travel109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase1717 mm (67.6 inches)
Ground Clearance124 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-R18
Rear Tyre200/55-R16
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
WheelsBrigdestone Exedra
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight434.1 kg (957.0 pounds)
Seat Height696 mm (27.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
