| MODEL | YAMAHA XVZ 1200 VENTURE 1983 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 72° V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 76 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 97 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.4 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 4x Mikuni carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; round-section steel swing arm |
| Front Suspension | Center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40 mm tubes, anti-dive valving; 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Single air-adjustable shock absorber, adjustable for rebound damping; 108 mm / 4.2 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 282 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 282 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1610 mm / 63.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm / 5.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 320 kg |
| Wet Weight | 340 kg |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.7 km/l |
| Top Speed | 198.7 km/h / 123 mph |
The original Venture of 1983 launched Yamaha's big V4 touring line, using a 1198 cc liquid-cooled engine with shaft drive and air-assisted suspension. It was built for long-distance comfort with a sizeable fairing and was nicknamed Venture Royale in the US. Sold as XVZ 1200 TK in some markets.
