The Yamaha XVZ 1200TK Venture is a motorcycle that was produced in 1983. It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1198cc V-4 cylinder engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder, and a compression ratio of 10.5:1. The bike is equipped with 4 Mikuni carburetors and electronic ignition which enable it to produce a maximum power of 97 hp at 7000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 10.4 kgf-m at 5000 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiple-disc type, while the transmission is a 5-speed with a shaft final drive. The frame is a double-downtube, full-cradle type with a round-section steel swingarm. The front suspension is a center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40mm tubes and anti-dive valving that has a wheel travel of 130mm, while the rear features a single air-adjustable shock absorber that is adjustable for rebound dampening and has a wheel travel of 108mm. The braking system includes 2x 282mm discs at the front and a single 282mm disc at the rear. The bike has a wheelbase of 1610mm, a seat height of 787mm, and a dry weight of 320kg. The fuel capacity is 20 litres, and the average fuel consumption is 14.7 km per litre. The bike has a top speed of 198.7 km/h, and it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.6 seconds. Overall, the Yamaha XVZ 1200TK Venture is a powerful and reliable motorcycle that offers a smooth ride and great performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Yamaha XVZ 1200TK Venture
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 72 degrees V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 76 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4x Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 97 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 88.6 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 10.4 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 39/15, 2.60 2nd 39/22, 1.77 3rd 31/23, 1.35 4th 31/29, 107 5th 29/32, 0.91 |
| Frame | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame; round-section steel swing arm |
| Front Suspension | Center-axle, air-adjustable fork with 40mm tubes, anti-dive valving |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Single air-adjustable shock absorber, adjustable for rebound dampening, producing |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 108 mm / 4.2 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 282mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 282mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-18 |
| Rake | 28.5 degrees |
| Trail | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1610mm / 63.4 in |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 142 mm / 5.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 320 kg / 7.5.4 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 340 kg / 751.5 kbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 14.7 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 15.5 m / 44.9 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec / 165.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 198.7 km/h |
