A Year and 60,000 Miles on my Yamaha Star Venture 

The Japanese know how to build good bikes... I wish you safe journey!

thanks for the great review. I have been debating for quite a while what should be my next Touring bike and now you have convinced me. I went to the local dealership this morning and bought a shiny blue 2020 Venture. I will have it next Friday... can't wait ! thanks again and have a safe journey !

Congrats on your 60K miles. No wonder why Yamaha is the most reliable motorcycle brand. Cheers

Your a true rider omg!!!! 60k in a year oooooooweeeeeeee GOD Bless you brother safe travels. Thank you for the review. I sat on one in the store doesnt feel that heavy compared to a harley.

Great update. It took me 7 yrs to turn over 60k miles. Had to laugh about "only 175 mi per tank" when running 80+ mph. This summer while riding the interstates in ID & UT I only got 100 mi per tank on my Stratoliner Deluxe with the 1900cc v-twin that's the predecessor to your bike. Who puts a tiny 4.7 gallon tank with that big a motor? Oh well ... lots of rest stops. Keep on riding!

I have the same bike (year & color). They are fantastic motorcycles. I can't understand why they haven't sold very well. People don't know what they're missing. By the way, it would take me 10 years to get 60k miles, lol.

You are burning miles and its a good thing. Impressive !!!! I took one for a test ride, 2 years ago in an open house. Great bike, sounds great, comfortable, heavy, great price for so much bike, however the heat under my balls was too much of a turn off. With long, heavy pence, I felt it, at stop and go traffic. Also, poor on tech for a 2020 machine. From that dealer, I went to the Honda and took the new Goldwing DCT Tour and that was it for me. Yamaha needs to bring a machine like the GW. I owned the FJR and it was just a superb machine.

Paul - thanks for the update. Can't go wrong with a Yamaha. Safe riding to you always.

We met at a show on ohio. Saw you and your venture. My girlfriends dad had MS snd you caught our eye.. We chatted and shook hands. Kudos to you

Wow better than overpriced Harley Davidson which can only good to ride from Tavern to Tavern short distance

220 miles from a full tank is good for a bike that size. I have a 2007 Yamaha Royal Star tour deluxe and that's what I get riding 75 mph on average with the cruise control on.

I had to laugh as soon as the video came up. When I saw the imagery before I saw any writing I thought to myself that looks a lot like 80/90 in South Dakota. I'm working on good mileage myself, but south of your level of effort. Just under 50K in 3 years, looking for 100. The V Star 1300 Tourer is a great machine like yours. Exceptionally reliable manufacturer. I'll be buying another one when the time comes.

These updates are great, thanks for taking the time to tell us about your travels and how the machine is doing. Currently have a Stratoliner that I'm not ready to part with, though a Venture is in my near future.

I really enjoy air cooled vtwins

"So they tell me" right!

HD Ultra Limited killer.Best regards from Republic of Croatia. Bad luck for me because motorcycle is not available in Europe.I hope it will.

Hd is in bad shape in spite of making excellent bikes, poor management decisions imo...

Damn that is a lot of miles in one year, particularly considering you live in the North

I'm sure it's great but the air cooled v twin kinda turns me off. I'd have to have a new Goldwing with the flat 6.

Dude puts down the miles. Just started looking at this bike as my tourer...and I currently own 4 HD's.

Venture will definitely be my next bike! Ive owned a 2012 v star 950T since new.

Great review. I am short listing for my next purchase. I have a 2003 HD Road King with 120K, but looking to to move to a fairing bike. Might add this to the list.

wish this bike was in australia everyone would have one id rekon because we only get the v star 650 the 950 bolt and v star 950 and the XV250 we used to have the stryker but they stoped that and they now have no big cruisers like a raider or stryker or anything it sucks ass but i guess we will have to wait and see what they come out with... i hope they do a cruiser with the MT07 engine and MT09 engine

I just bought a '90' Venture Royale that runs like a dream. My sights are set on the Venture Trans Con next. I'm glad Yamaha designed a bike with it's own personality and not another crusier-style look. Thanks!

I find it funny how everyone is complaining about this bike, 195 lb man and 165 lb woman along with so much crap they "need" for the trip, and the bike is the problem ? that's just saying, the bike is garbage because it can't handle overweight humans that pack way to much junk, and know they should just be traveling in a car. There are people that complain about problems and do nothing, then there are people that solve problems without complaining. I want a cross country touring motorcycle with as many future proof bells and whistles I can get. This obviously comes with costs in weight with this motorcycle, yet is 10 to 20,000 plus dollars cheaper than the competitors. Cost to value and cost of maintenance, this bike has everyone beat and I mean everyone.

I currently own a 06 Honda GL1800 but I love V twins so I got an incredible deal on a 2006 Roadliner with Corbin bags and Fairing and seat for $3500!!! I bought it in Omaha and rode it back to Virginia. My brother picked a 2019 GL1800 and we rode together. I'm torn... I would like to buy a TC but I love the GL too... can't have both. The CarPay that Honda put on the new GL is a big plus for me. But I like big bikes... the TC is that... she is big.... I love that.... the new Gl is like my Goldwing and a CBR just had a baby... I'm a mess... I don't know which direction to go. One day I feel that is going to be the TC... but I see the numbers of the torque and HP of the GL and the fuel economy my brother was getting on the highway (48mpg) and I see the carplay and I want it.. then I seat on my Roadliner and I feel the beast of the 1900 and I want the TC. I don't think I can wrong with either bike...

If I could have like 10 bikes, this would be in my fleet. I now have a Harley and a Ducati.

How did you manage to get around in the snow on a motorcycle with ABS?? I had a BMW K 1200 LT. It had ABS. That must stand for “all breaking stops “. Because I had no brakes when I got on very slippery surfaces with that BMW. The computer sensed that the wheel was locking, and it stopped applying brake pressure. One time I crashed into a cyclone fence at the bottom of the hill because I had no breaks. I was actually dragging my feet trying to slow down. I sold that BMW for that reason and bought a Moto Guzzi norge.. those machines have a button, so I could turn off the ABS on the Norge when I was on gravel slopes, wet grass in a camping area, or if I got caught in the snow, and I would have conventional brakes so I could actually get around. so what was your experience with the ABS in snow.??? could the ABS be turned off? I am on my third Yamaha venture since 1986 right now in 2022. I had a gold wing GL 1800 before I bought my older 1300 venture that I have now. I was lucky enough to locate one with only 30 K on it in November 20 21 from the original owner that was not all junked up with chrome and loud pipes and Christmas tree lights.. The gold wing was perfect. Way too much power, not that it was uncontrollable power, it’s just that that power cost money in the form of gasoline. 33 mpg vs. 48mpg on my royal star venture.. yes, my Goldwing was perfect, just like my toaster. And to be honest, just as boring.. I tried to find the V twin Yamaha venture to take for a test ride since they came out. No dealers ever have them in stock around me when I am in the market for a fresh mount.. Good review. Thanks

wow. That’s 164 miles a day, 365 days a year… that’s over the road trucker mileage if you only were in the saddle, 200 days of the year, which is realistic. That’s 300 miles a day for a year. And when you travel, depending on the highways, even if you are hitting 90 miles, an hour at times, you’re only really able to average about 40 miles an hour, including stops and eating in bathroom breaks. that means you were rolling. Can you saddle between eight and nine hours a day average.. How many days were you actually in the saddle over that 60,000 mile year? i’m on my third Venture right now. When the 2018 Venture came out. I went to my local dealer and asked when he was going to get one in so I could test sit the seat.. he said you have to order it before he order it. Pre-order only. I kept checking in year after year, they never even had one on the floor waiting to be delivered to the new owner. I’ve never seen one on the highway we’re at bike gatherings… I got tired of waiting, And I was not going to do the mail order bride routine at that price. So I gave up waiting and bought a used Goldwing with only 13 K miles on it from the original owner .. I never had a Goldwing before, so I thought I would give them a try .. It was perfect but..I wasn’t crazy about it.. I sold it and went back to a Venture after two years of trying to fall in love with the goldwing .. it just didn’t look or sound or feel like a motorcycle, no matter how perfect it was.. I’m still waiting to get my first glimpse of a real in the flesh, the twin Yamaha Venture. Never saw one.

I love my royal star 1997 yours is nice and new tho

Pretty cool jury still out a bit but sounds good need to have power not have to put stage 1 stage 2 stage 3 kit on to make it go

Great work bro love it, and I love my 18 Venture TC

My man! 60k in a year can't get any better than that. A few more years and I'll be able to ride free.

Do you miss the super tenere ??? I'm looking to buy a touring bike this winter. I dont do off road riding. Iv just heard about the tenere being a bullet proof bike.

That’s great Paul glad to see your doing well and so is the bike!

What do u mean u have to “short shift”? And it is air cooled, but I thought u never want air cooled and liquid cooled is better. What are your thoughts on that? Why did Yamaha do air cooled if it’s got such a bad rep?

You’re amazing, how in God’s name do you ride in snow and ice?

Amazing the daily mileage you mentioned- Few on here can routinely match those miles Are you retired?

I am impressed, over 1100 miles a week for a year

I think I saw your bike at the AIM convention in Columbus ohio.

The Transcontinental is probably one of the best Spec bikes I have researched ! I Just wish they would make side bags a little Bigger. It is the only fully Dressed bike I have ridden that did not feel top heavy, And was very nimble, with handling and steering. So why did I buy a 2019 Harley Road glide special, Well Because I could put a Chopped tour pack on it (Sportier look) and because the side bags looked bigger. I would still love to have one though.

Great to hear your perspective on a long haul bike! :P

60k miles in first year. You are not playing around lol 😂.

I think your reason not to darkside, is why you should be at least trying it. Thousands of people do it with no issues at all, better grip, bigger contact patch, many more miles per tire. If you are being sponsored for tires, I get it. Then it’s a non issue, be safe, I really admire the dedication!

JUST CATCHING UP ON ALL YOUR VIDEOS, GREAT JOB. JUST CURIOUS, HOW DO YOU FINANCEYOUR TRAVELS?

Dam, you are not playing around...a true rider..👍👍 ride safe brother😉

I also bought one because of your reviews a 2020 grey and absolutely love it!

So they tell me.

...so they tell me! :)

LMFAO !!!! Your turning 1000 mile's a day / 24 hour's !!!!

Thank you for your time, effort and detail you put into the video. But I honestly must say I test road one for a day and did not like it.

I currently ride a hd road king and luv those immensely...

Wow...huge respect! I have a 2005 royal star tour deluxe and just hit 60k. I haven’t checked the valves, replaced plugs or the clutch.

Wow 60K already, had my Tenere for 4 years and haven't hit 10K yet

Great vid. Thanks for the service intervals.

U btr run 20w50 since its air cooled.

Hi paul. I'm having a mental breakdown and I want to see if you could guide me. Talking to motorcycle owners can be great but also it means they can have a bias opinion towards a bike. I own a Gl1800 and I like big bikes. My brother bought a 2019 GL1800 and he can't stop praising the bike. Being a GL owner I felt really tempted because is a really well rounded motorcycle, but my heart was with the new SVTC. I ended buying a left over 2018 GL1800 and I rode it from Iowa city to Newport News VA (1060 miles total). That was last week. It has been officially the worst trip of my life. Seat is horrible, my feet were ice cold, the riding position was very uncomfortable (for me) and overall it was awful. I got home "almost" in tears from the pain (I have a neck/upper back injury from being re-ended on a motorcycle). During this summer I bought a 2006 Roadliner from Nebraska with a Corbin fairing and a Corbin seat. I rode a total of 1700 miles on that trip, and even though my back didn't like it much, it was not even close to the pain the new GL1800 put me through. My brother "begs me " not to sell it … he says the comfort issues can be solved and the lack of wind protection is more beneficial for hot weather riding, which is when most people ride their bikes. Is there anyway I could speak personally with you? I really need to make a decision if I keep my GL and try to make it comfortable or go for the TC, which in paper is a less sophisticated bike (no electronic suspension, only 2 riding modes, no lean abs, no carplay, etc etc)/…. please your help is much need it. I test rode one SVTC and I was very torn about it. thanks

200 miles per tank is not good in my book. It needs better mpg or a larger tank. Just my opinion. I haven't seen but a very few on the road and or owner reviews of the Star Venture. Thanks.

What is redline on the RPM and where does the RPM sit at 80mph I’m 6th gear. Also what oil and tires are you using ?

With all the expensive tires you go through.... Ever consider putting on a Car tire?

You are number 1. You find on Instagram as Bikers_Gastosex. Always a war for my sceloris multiple

What did it cost mechanically to do this trip

how fun was it to check to valve clearances? did you do it yourself or have a dealer do it?

Paul, I people say the bike generates a lot of heat by their left leg, what do you say?

"So THEY tell you". LOL!!

So rear tire ever 12 days or so of traveling maybe try the Michelin commander 2

Recently started watching, like 12 hrs ago. And I must have seen at least 10 episodes. Anyhow I can't help to think, you surely should have no shortage of material?

“So they tell me!!!” Great line

"I havent had any problems with the bike whatsoever..." This alone makes the bike a better buy than Harley. I would consider this bike but am worried it doesnt have enough HP.

A true motorcycle rider 👍

I agree with yiur review of the Venture, what happened to your bike afterwards, back to Yamaha?

I thought i was rackin em up at 15k in 9 months! Stay safe and thanks for sharing

What tires are you running what brand for mileage

Thinking about adding the lower vents to help alleviate some of the heat. Do they help with that? Fine on interstate but slower riding I would like some more air flow down low.

Throttle on the right 🤘

So, you averaged riding your motorcycle 3-4 hours every day for a year? Where are you going?

How tall are you?

How often do you replace tires

By far the best bike I have ever owned. Runs cooler than a Goldwing......