Yamaha Venture (Snowmobile)
The Yamaha Venture is a series of touring snowmobiles first released by Yamaha Motor Company in 1991. It was initially based on the firm's successful Phaser II snowmobile. Features included the easy to use reverse gear and rear hand-grip warmers.[1]
It was named the 1991 snowmobile of the year by American Snowmobiler.[2]
The Venture was discontinued at the end of the 2018 model year as pasrt of Yamaha's restructuring of their model lineups for 2019.[3] However the RS Venture TF returned for sale in 2020.[4]
Timeline[5][edit]
1991[edit]
Yamaha Venture XL Released. Includes a fan-cooled 485CC 2-cylinder engine. Reverse w/ beep, pass hand warmers
1992[edit]
Venture GT released: Solo touring model released for 2 years. Same engine as the Venture XL.[6]
1994[edit]
Venture GT dropped.
1996[edit]
Venture TR released: "Trail" model. Fewer comfort features but includes longer track and tow hitch.[7]
1997[edit]
Venture 500 released: All new 500CC liquid-cooled two cylinder engine
Venture 600 released: All new 600CC liquid-cooled two cylinder engine.[8]
Venture XL: The Venture XL is now the "budget" model, with a lower price point than the Venture 500 or 600.[9] The last year of the Venture XL
1998[edit]
Venture TR: The last year of the Venture TR
Venture 600 (VT600B). All new triple-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with power valves, flat slide carbs, and electronic ignition.
Venture 700 (VT700B). All new triple-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with power valves, flat slide carbs, and electronic ignition.
1999[edit]
For 1999, the 500, 600 and 700 included new larger passenger footrest, larger gauges, larger oil tank, and new hydraulic gas-cell shocks.
Venture XL (VT500XLC). The Venture XL returns as a new economy model with a new 485CC fan-cooled engine. MSRP $5499.[10]
Venture 500 (VT500C). MSRP $6199.[11]
Venture 600 (VT600C). MSRP $7299.[12]
Venture 700 (VT700C). MSRP $7999.[13]
2000[edit]
Venture 500 (VT500D).
Venture XL (VT500XLD) The last year of the "new"venerable XL.
Venture 600 (VT600D).
Venture 700 (VT700D).
2001[edit]
The Venture 700 snowmobile received Snowmobile Magazine's 2001 "Best of Class: Liquid-cooled Touring " award.[14]
All models: New rocker shaped plastic skis, new suspension spring settings, new gas cell shock absorber.
Venture 500: The last year of the Venture 500. MSRP $6399.[15]
Venture 600: MSRP $7599.[16]
Venture 700: New dual headlight design and higher output magneto, handgrip warmer improvements, new 360-degree indexed spark timing. MSRP $8399.[17]
2002[18][edit]
Venture 600. Includes improvements added to the Venture 700 from previous year MSRP $7499.
Venture 700. MSRP $8399.
2003[edit]
Venture 600. Unchanged from 2002. MSRP $7499.[19]
Venture 700. "Exciting" hood graphics new for 2003. MSRP $8399.[20]
2004[edit]
Both models include new LCD digital backlit gauge with DCS indicator and new handlebar mounted controls for hand & thumb warmers.
Venture 600: MSRP $7599.[21]
Venture 700: New 696CC engine from the Viper. Includes Yamaha's YPVS and a knock sensor (DCS) to retard engine timing. MSRP $8549.[22]
2005[edit]
Venture 600: MSRP $7599.[23]
RS Venture released. All-new Genesis 120 four-stroke 973cc triple cylinder liquid cooled engine. New front suspension geometry and new rear torsion spring suspension system. MSRP $8999.[24]
2006[edit]
Venture 600: Last year of the two-stroke Venture. MSRP $7699.[25]
RS Venture: Windshield is enlarged for 2006. MSRP $9199.[26]
2007[edit]
RS Venture: MSRP $9299.[27]
RS Venture GT: dual-clicker front shocks with a piggyback reservoir. MSRP $9599.[28]
RS Venture Lite released. All-new Genesis 80FI 500CC 2-cylinder efi 4-stroke engine based off of the YZ250F engine. MSRP $7799.[29]
2008[edit]
RS Venture: MSRP $9499.[30]
RS Venture GT: MSRP $9799.[31]
RS Venture Lite: MSRP $7999.[32]
2009[edit]
RS Venture: MSRP $9599.[33]
RS Venture GT: Features new Genesis 120FI fuel injected engine & larger stator (additional 70 watts of power). HP increased by 6 and Fuel Economy is up 5%.MSRP $10,799.[34]
RS Venture Lite: MSRP $8099.[35]
2010[edit]
RS Venture: Available only in silver. MSRP $10,299.[36]
RS Venture GT: Available in both Yamaha Black & Candy Red. MSRP $11,299.[37]
Venture Lite: "RS" is dropped from the Venture Lite. New topaz blue graphic package available. MSRP $8999.[38]
2011[edit]
RS Venture: Silver. MSRP $10,499.[39]
RS Venture GT: new cargo storage trunk, digital gauges with more readouts, and a new "Electric blue" graphics package which replaces "Candy Red". MSRP $11,599.[40]
Venture Lite: New white/silver graphics package. Other colors discontinued. New oil pressure sensing system. MSRP $9199.[41]
2012[edit]
RS Venture: Silver. MSRP $10,699.[42]
RS Venture GT: New oil pressure sensing system, electric power steering, skis, and front shocks. "Candy Red" color from 2010 returns and "Electric Blue" is retired. $12,699.[43]
Venture Lite: New graphics package "Topaz Blue". Other color discontinued. MSRP $9499.[44]
2013[edit]
RS Venture: Silver. MSRP $10,699.[45]
RS Venture GT: Color "Vivid Navy Blue" replaces "Electric Blue". MSRP $12,699.[46]
RS Venture TF released: "Trail" model. Available in "Vivid Navy Blue" and "Yamaha Black" colors. Genesis 120FI engine. Includes wider skis, different keel, and a longer 151" track. MSRP $12,899.[47]
RS Venture MP released: "Multi Purpose" model. Available in "Candy Red". Genesis 80FI engine from the Venture Lite. Includes large cargo rack plus standard tow hitch. MSRP $9899.[48]
Venture Lite: Last year of the Venture Lite. New graphics package "Candy Red". Other color discontinued. MSRP $9599.[49]
2014[edit]
All models include a new dual-keel ski.
RS Venture: Silver. MRSP $10,699.[50]
RS Venture GT: Color "Dark Blue" replaces "Electric Blue". MSRP $12,799.[51]
RS Venture TF: Colors "Candy Red" and "Dark Blue" replace previous year graphics. MSRP $12,799.[52]
Venture MP: "RS" is dropped from the name. New color "Topaz Blue" replaces "Candy Red" from last year. MSRP $9,799.[53]
2015[edit]
RS Venture: Silver. MSRP $10,699.[54]
RS Venture GT: Two new colors "Matte Black" and "Candy Red" replace previous years colors. MSRP $12,799.[55]
RS Venture TF: Includes EPS. MSRP $12,999.[56]
Venture MP: MSRP $9,849.[57]
2016[edit]
The RS Venture and RS Venture TF include new LED Tail lights and standard tow hitch
RS Venture: Silver. Standard mirrors now included. MSRP $10,999.[58]
RS Venture GT: MSRP $12,799??? dropped for this year?
RS Venture TF: New colors Matte Silver/Blue. MSRP $12,999.[59]
RS Venture TF LE: New model for this year, variant of the TF. Differentiating feature is a "Performance Damper" which reduces chassis vibration and distortion. MSRP $13,599.[60]
RS Venture TF E-BAT: New model for this year; certified for use in Yellowstone National Park. "BAT" stands for "Best Available Technology". MSRP $12,999.[61]
RS Venture MP: LED Taillights new this year. MSRP $9,999.[62]
2017[edit]
RS Venture: Silver. MSRP $11,099.
RS Venture TF: New colors "Yamaha Blue/White". MSRP $13,099.[63]
RS Venture TF LE: The last year of this model. New colors "Yamaha Blue/White". MSRP $13,699.[64]
RS Venture TF BAT: MSRP $13,099
Venture MP: New colors "Yamaha Blue/White". MSRP $10,099.[65]
2018[edit]
The final year of the Venture.
RS Venture: Silver. MSRP $11,099.[66]
RS Venture TF: New colors "White/Blue". MSRP $13,099.
RS Venture TF BAT: Final year for this model. Available in "White/Blue" colors. MSRP $13,099.[67]
SRVenture DX: New model for this year. 1049CC Genesis engine. Rear suspension with flip-up springs for easy switching between 1 and 2 person cruising.[68]
Venture MP: "Racing Blue" color. MSRP $10,099.[69]
2020[edit]
RS Venture TF returns: Available in "White/Blue". MSRP $15,399.[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ November 1, AmSnow staff |; 1990. "1991 Yamaha Venture vs Arctic Cat Pantera | American Snowmobiler Magazine". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2020-12-04. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ "2019 Yamaha Snowmobile Lineup Preview - Snowmobile.com". web.archive.org. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "2020 Yamaha RS Venture TF 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Model Home". web.archive.org. 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "Yamaha price & value". NADAguides. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "1992 Yamaha VT480GTS Venture GT Price". NADAguides. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "1996 Basic Touring | American Snowmobiler Magazine". web.archive.org. 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "1997 Top Ticket Touring | American Snowmobiler Magazine". web.archive.org. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ December 1, AmSnow staff |; 1996. "1997 Yamaha Ventures | American Snowmobiler Magazine". AmSnow.com. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "Venture XL Specifications". web.archive.org. 1999-02-09. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "Venture 500 Specifications". web.archive.org. 1999-02-09. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "Venture 600 Specifications". web.archive.org. 1998-12-06. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "Venture 700 Specifications". web.archive.org. 1999-02-09. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "See full article". web.archive.org. 2019-03-09. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2001 Venture 500 Specifications". web.archive.org. 2001-01-05. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "Venture 600 Snowmobile Specs". web.archive.org. 2000-05-11. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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- ↑ "2002 Venture 700/600 Information (frame)". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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- ↑ "Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - 2004 Venture 600 Specifications". web.archive.org. 2003-08-20. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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- ↑ "Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - 2005 Venture 600 Specifications". web.archive.org. 2004-06-15. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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- ↑ "2006 Yamaha Venture 600 Specifications". web.archive.org. 2005-11-30. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "2006 Yamaha RS Venture Specifications". web.archive.org. 2005-12-26. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "2007 Yamaha RS Venture Specifications, specs, spec". web.archive.org. 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "2007 Yamaha RS Venture GT Specifications, specs, spec". web.archive.org. 2007-01-01. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "2007 Yamaha Venture Lite Features & Benefits, model features". web.archive.org. 2006-12-16. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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- ↑ "2008 Yamaha Venture Lite Specifications, specs, spec". web.archive.org. 2007-10-30. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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- ↑ "2009 Yamaha Venture Lite Specifications, specs, spec". web.archive.org. 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ↑ "2010 Yamaha RS Venture Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2010-01-17. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
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- ↑ "2011 Yamaha RS Venture Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
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- ↑ "2011 Yamaha Venture Lite Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2010-08-11. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2012 Yamaha RS Venture Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
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- ↑ "2012 Yamaha Venture Lite Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2011-10-15. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2013 Yamaha RS Venture Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2013 Yamaha RS Venture GT Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2013 Yamaha RS Venture TF Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
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- ↑ "2014 Yamaha RS Venture TF Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2014 Yamaha Venture MP Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
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- ↑ "2015 Yamaha RS Venture TF Specifications, specs". web.archive.org. 2014-08-29. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
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- ↑ "2016 Yamaha RS Venture - Specs, Price". web.archive.org. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2016 Yamaha RS Venture TF - Specs, Price". web.archive.org. 2015-09-09. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2016 Yamaha RS Venture TF LE - Features". web.archive.org. 2015-10-23. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2016 Yamaha RS Venture TF E-BAT". web.archive.org. 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2016 Yamaha Venture MP - Specs, Price". web.archive.org. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2017 Yamaha RS Venture TF 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Specs, Prices". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2017 Yamaha RS Venture TF LE 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Specs, Prices". web.archive.org. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2017 Yamaha Venture MP 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Specs, Prices". web.archive.org. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2018 Yamaha RS Venture 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Specs, Prices". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2018 Yamaha RS Venture TF BAT 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Model Home". web.archive.org. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2018 Yamaha SRVenture DX 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Model Home". web.archive.org. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ↑ "2018 Yamaha Venture MP 2-up Touring Utility Snowmobile - Model Home". web.archive.org. 2017-03-16. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
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