Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental motorcycle specifications include a 1,854 cc (113.13 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 436.8 kg (963 lb).

Key specifications

2018Year released
1,854 ccDisplacement
436.8 kgDry weight
696 mmSeat height
1,717 mmWheelbase
140 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement1,854 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 237% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 99th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height696 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 12% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 12th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement99th

1,854 cc — larger displacement than about 99% of Yamaha models.

Seat height12th

696 mm — taller than about 12% of Yamaha models.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,700 mm
This bike

2,700

Yamaha avg

2,082

30% above average.

Overall width1,013 mm
This bike

1,013

Yamaha avg

823

23% above average.

Overall height1,410 mm
This bike

1,410

Yamaha avg

1,172

20% above average.

Wheelbase1,717 mm
This bike

1,717

Yamaha avg

1,416

21% above average.

Seat height696 mm
This bike

696

Yamaha avg

793

12% below average.

Ground clearance140 mm
This bike

140

Yamaha avg

181

23% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,854 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,717 mmSeat 696 mmClearance 140 mm
6-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/70-R18 front / 200/55-R16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/70-R18
Rear tire size 200/55-R16
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2018
Category Touring

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,854 cc (113.13 cu in)
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 118 mm (3.9 x 4.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection with YCC-T and D-Mode
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate assist and slipper wet clutch

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension 46mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension Single shock with remote preload adjustment
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear wheel travel 109 mm (4.3 inches)
Rake 31.0°
Trail 145 mm (5.7 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Rear brakes Single disc. ABS. Hydraulic.
Front tire 130/70-R18
Rear tire 200/55-R16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 436.8 kg (963 lb)
Seat height 696 mm (27.4 inches)
Overall length 2,700 mm (106.3 inches)
Overall width 1,013 mm (39.9 inches)
Overall height 1,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,717 mm (67.6 inches)
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Carrying capacity Saddle bags. Top box.

Fuel and emissions

Fuel consumption 6.92 L/100 km (14.5 km/l or 33.99 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 160.5 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Other specifications

Color options Granite Gray, Raspberry Metallic
Factory warranty 5 Year Warranty Coverage
Price as new US$ 26999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Windscreen.

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