1983 Yamaha Venture Royale XVZ12D

[@benjimandover8072]

Ohhhh man I'm so excited... I did some tree work for my pastor today... he said come over here and look at this...he showed me this exact same bike...same color and its been garage kept...he gave the bike to me...🤟😭 I'm so blessed 🙌

[@raybrensike42]

Ride safe, like as if every car is trying to kill you and don't push the tires. Trust the tires, but don't push them.

[@forkboy3309]

checking out crappy old bikes on facebook and watching kapusa on youtube; name a more iconic duo.

[@dumbcat]

got to ride a yamaha venture royale back in the day. was hanging out at night when a farm boy i knew pulled up on one. the bike was new but covered in dust from the farm. he was raving about it and and i kinda shrugged because it was filthy and looked heavy and slow. well he said, "watch this!" and flew up and down the street quicker than i thought was possible for a bagger. he kept racing back and forth. i thought he was nuts. but then he let me take it for a spin. man that thing ripped. later i owned two vmax 1200s but i never forgot the venture royale. always wanted one. and for anyone who has ridden a gen one vmax you will recognize that sound!

[@hectorpuertoricanrivera3470]

Kap cant say it enough you make great videos i love all the motorcycle Knowledge you pass on to me in the videos god bless America 🇺🇸

[@PONTIACDIEDIN1981]

your reviews always show your knowledge and love for motorcycles

[@edgemacbain4934]

had a buddy who was a yamaha mechanic, he put a set of v max cam in a venture and riding 2 up it would pull the front wheel off the ground on the highway at 60

[@coopermuccio4409]

Ah yes my dream bike. This, Suzuki cavalcade, kawasaki voyager, Honda goldwing. I'm not into Harleys but these Japanese touring classics are perfect style and comfort. My family is skeptical about motorcycles, but I hope to own one someday.

[@shutupandtakethisjab]

You will! I'm looking at an 84 xvz12 as we speak. Been waiting for this moment for all my life. My brother died last year. It couldn't come at a better time.

[@COFFEE-e3p]

@@shutupandtakethisjab sorry about your brother mate...blessings to ya both !!

[@NousSommesduSoleil]

I currently have the good fortune to own a 2006 Royal Star Tour Deluxe , only 70 K miles on it . Wonderful piece of machinery . Always been a Yamaha guy

[@KB3YLT]

I'm a pround owner of a 1990 venture royale and it's a blast to ride can't wait to get back on it

[@mikedonaldson2861]

"let me put that in to perspective for u in 2017 my Harley put down less Hp" hahaha I hate always hated Yamaha but rode one of these back in the day and fell in love..

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

That's a gorgeous looking thing, far better looking (to my eye's) than a Goldwing, great video, only found out about these as i'm buying a stock 95 V Max, have watched your Supertrapp V Max vid dozens of times, that thing sounds amazing, Supertrapps would be very expensive to get here in Scotland (about £900 by the time i pay import tax and shipping) so will be getting Delkevic cans for it.

[@merledoughty5787]

I have owned the 1300 Venture with all of the extra bells and whistles loved the intercom and stereo when travelling and I found them great handling bikes in the twity roads, sadly ours got wrecked in a flood, the thing I would have done is to put braided brake lines on it, and yes they are a big comfortable long distance touring motorcycle great video thanks

[@jerodrobinson4040]

Oh, and I believe what makes these 1st Gens handle so well is that the Gas Tank is under the Seat, which really lowers the center of Gravity.

[@michaelbriensorrell9379]

But the battery is heavy and so high, maybe the perfect balance???

[@jerodrobinson4040]

@@michaelbriensorrell9379 Not really because Traditionally the Gas Tank would be mounted there, and it's way heavier than the Battery. Now all that weight is down under the seat..

[@coffeyscarburetors6437]

I have a guy thats giving me one. Been sitting in a shed. Idk what to expect but its great to know the history.

[@houseofpain3580]

I used to service/repair these. VMax engine tuned for more low end torque. With a $80. jet kit it moves unbelievably quick.

[@mosthated8848]

I was given this bike from a coworker needs little work. Can't wait to spring of 2023 give it a chance.

[@ericx7476]

Man I want one of these, I currently ride a v star 950 & I’ve been looking for a touring motorcycle, I’m in California. Very beautiful machine.

[@wflccb83]

I owned this exact bike, minus the CB option. I loved the bike and it gave me many years of riding enjoyment. There are times I wish I still had it, but then I remember all of the age related issues that were a yearly chore. Brake caliper rebuilds and system bleeds, carb work, rebuilding the electronics boards in the dash, leaky suspension air lines, seat finish wear, 2nd gear woes, the list goes on. One thing for sure was it was ahead of its time in many ways, and the motor, OMG. Wasted many a AspenHog off the line and others as well that under estimated the Royal.

[@ericwoodard8332]

The gun and the knife add that something special to the video

[@stanleybaker8707]

Absolutely 💯 gorgeous machine 😍.

[@KaplanCycles]

Yes indeed!

[@1emayte]

Man I had one and i loved it. Great bike. sadly it got ran over by a maintenance truck at my work. broke my heart

[@jaysongraft3627]

Really nice bike. Thanks for sharing. Awesome. 👍😎

[@kc0lif]

nice motorcycle looks new.

[@jerodrobinson4040]

I have this identical Bike, but mine was Painted White by the PO, but yours is much cleaner. I think the most ahead of it's time Feature is the Digital Gear Indicator next to the Clock..

[@GS-so3ne]

I just had to comment i actually have serial number 1 actually is 0101 and it is the same color it runs great

[@sethfoulk6990]

I have a '83!

[@carolyncavanaugh7249]

I have one of these in my garage. My husband bought it new in 1983 and I had a sidecar installed in 1989. I dont ride anymore and should let it go to someone who will appreciate it.

[@KaplanCycles]

Call us ! 860 454 7024

[@jesusperezmota9146]

Hello! I’m interested

[@cajunmoney3009]

1 word = CLEAN

[@jerodrobinson4040]

And, yes it has the Vmax Parent Engine. The Vmax has lighter Piston's and an intake called Vboost, while the Venture has Yamaha's YICS Head's.

[@billybobbarker3175]

Looking at a ‘85 that was neglected, as a rebuilt-restore. I’d probably spend 20-30 hours wrenching on it and roughly 2000$ in tires and misc replacement parts to rid of the rot and gremlins. Has about 34000 miles on the odo. In 2024 is this bike something worth getting onto or should I Passover for something else?

[@jerodrobinson4040]

So just screwing around I took the Muffler's off My 84 Today and it added like 30-40hp. The difference is Shocking. It's pulling the front Tire going into 2nd now.

[@billking698]

Kap !...I have one of these and i love the bike...Since the electronic shock system crapped out, do you have any suggestions for replacing the springs front and back, mono shock ?...plz advise....Thx...B.K.

[@davidroeder7299]

Loving the 80's touring kick you guys are on. I am considering a GL1500 to truly put miles down!

[@kevinwarnick6983]

Kaplan is their anyway u and i can speak i have a yamaha venture royal same year have some issues with ut

[@misterjingles666]

Damn that thing scoots!

[@brianblasczyk5200]

I believe it is a detuned V-max motor. I think CycleWorld put a actual V-Max motor in one and then did a full article on it.

[@marksarovich5534]

What year?? Month??

[@terlingua100]

How many miles? And how much?

[@KaplanCycles]

22k miles, on ebay now auction check it out

[@mylocator]

get the yamaha tat bro. yama love.

[@franksterdevious87]

How much does it weigh?

[@kevinh4910]

That is beautiful

[@masterofbikes2747]

Good job

[@darrellcoccagna2055]

Purple Rain... Purple Rain... (With a tour pack)

[@Holairs]

A beast!!!!

[@FirstName-qq6rq]

safety first

[@jerodrobinson4040]

I just bought an 84. For the engine though really. Might Swap it onto my 82 XJ-750 Frame.

[@MrMitokiller]

Impossible

[@jerodrobinson4040]

@@MrMitokiller Yeah, after some measuring I believe you are correct. I think I could get the V4 on the Frame, but the Front Exhaust Pipes will be blocked by the XJ Frame.

[@MrMitokiller]

@@jerodrobinson4040 use a xj 900 engine will just bolt in

[@jerodrobinson4040]

@@MrMitokiller Yes, I've also Considered the 700 5 Valve from the Maxim X.

[@jerodrobinson4040]

@@MrMitokiller But at the end of the day my little YICS 750 makes pretty good Power. It's Jetted out to #130 with Pods and a Mac 4 into 1. It moves pretty good considering. It took me all last Summer to get the Pods working right.

[@ChristianLance.]

I can just go to Walmart on that, put a screen in the dash, PS4 in the back, go on a 500 mile road trip and play the PS4 on the way lol! 😆

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Live life in reality stop playing video games.

[@ChristianLance.]

@@ronaldtartaglia4459 I was joking, if you were to look at my channel you would see what I do for a living.

[@Malcolm.Douglas30]

I have 1 i will like to get on the road

[@richardmorris7063]

That bike will gobble up mileage markers on the highway like nobodies business. Christie giving a thumbs up from the back seat means happy wife happy life.all this & it comes from my old hometown in Rhode island.comfort ,smooth,adjustable & Torquay,what could go wrong?

[@HobsonSebastiane-i7g]

Stevie Valleys

[@rolandofgilead8968]

Oh man I should of known better than to watch this video, found 1 of these for $800 and need another motorcycle like another hole in my head. Dude can sale bike!..lol makes think I gotta have one

[@chevelleburke7252]

sharp

[@pat-ko8888]

Flying mic😜

[@hrchondahrc424]

👌

[@chrispybacon3320]

I'm looking at an 83 right now struck a deal on one for $1,000 running and driving like tits not as clean as yours needs a bit of polishing but I'm excited now after this video

[@ronaldtartaglia4459]

Left handed!

[@richierichie2538]

I have an 84 venture for sale 9462 original miles

[@michaelbriensorrell9379]

Do not modify to the VMAX THE EARLY ONES TELL THAT STORY and I got one in my shop blow up to prove it

[@donooetomo5213]

YAMAHA GOLD WING

[@JuanGraves-p7r]

Dakota Bypass

[@grabir01]

Way over powered for the chassis. This bike will hit 120mph in nothing flat. This on a bike that is not safe going over 85 mph. The power will take you over the top and kill you trying to slow down. So comfortable and powerful you will not realize you are going to fast until it may be too late . It is a tank slapper bike for me so I got rid of mine. I tried fork dampers and fork braces and all it did was raise the speed of death another 10mph which was not good. So. I had to get rid of the bike before I scratched it or killed myself.

[@xchalibur77]

It seems that you are talking of my kawasaki zzr 1100. When you give the beans is all good but when you had to stop made you think at your will.

[@MyLifeTheStruggle1]

Says fastest harley, says a damned dyna and not a v rod 🙄

[@ursid569]

I found a parts bike of these heres Its $200