2009 Yamaha RS Venture GT Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2009 Yamaha RS Venture GT Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Touring
BASE MSRP(US)	$11,099.00
Dealers	Yamaha Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Brand Name	Genesis
Engine Type	Horizontal In-line
Cylinders	3
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)	120 / 89.5
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	12
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Bore (mm/in)	82 / 3.23
Stroke (mm/in)	66.2 / 2.61
Displacement (cc/ci)	1049 / 64
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Emissions Standards	Meets EPA 2008 Emissions
Ram Air Induction	No
Fuel Type	Gas
Turbocharged	No
Supercharged	No
Exhaust	Double
Carburetion Brand	Mikuni
Fuel Injector	Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)	41
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Speed Governor	No
Kill Switch / Tether Cord	Standard
Emergency Engine Shut-Off	Standard
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)	Belt
Reverse	Yes
Hi / Low Range	No
Clutch Brand	YVXC
Throttle Type	Thumb
Brakes:
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Adjustable Brake	No
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Independent Double Wishbone
Front Travel (in/mm)	9 / 228.6
Front Stabilizer Bar	Yes
Adjustment Type	Remote Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)	12.4 / 315
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	2
Rear Suspension Brand Name	ProComfort™
Front Shock Absorber Brand	GYT-R™
Front Shock Absorber Type	Adjustable Gas Shock With Remote Reservoir
Coil Over Shock	Yes
Rear Shock Absorber Brand	SOQI
Rear Shock Absorber Type	High Pressure Gas
Center Shock Absorber Brand	SOQI
Center Shock Absorber Type	High Pressure Gas
Steering:
Steering Type	Manual
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	10.45
Width (in/mm)	48.2 / 1224.3
Height (in/mm)	54.3 / 1379.2
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)	42.7 / 1084.6
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)	42.7 / 1084.6
Length (ft/ft)	10
Length (ft/in)	5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	652 / 295.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	9.4 / 35.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	1.61
Horsepower To Weight (hp)	0.18
Seats:
Seat Type	One-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Number Of Seats	2
Backrest Type	Detachable
Backrest Location	Driver and/or Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment	No
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Aluminum
Body Material	Plastic
Frame Brand	Delta Box™ II
Floor Board Location	Driver and Passenger
Skid Resistant	Yes
Hand Grip Material	Rubber
Saddle Bag Guard	No
Belt Guard	Yes
Brush Guard	No
Exhaust Guard	No
Light Guard	No
Clutch Guard	No
Snow Guard	Yes
Side Cover	Yes
Handlebars	Standard
Handlebar Pads	Standard
Front Bumper	Standard
Rear Bumper	Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front)	No
Wind Deflector Material	Plastic
Passenger Foot Rests	Standard
Ski Material	Plastic
Ski Handle	Standard
Skag Material	Carbide
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Tachometer	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Light
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge
Service Reminder	Standard
Barometer	Standard
Pricing:
Warranty (Condition)	Limited
Zero Price Schema	0
NADA Value Average	8230
NADA Value Low	7385
NADA Value High	9610
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Touring
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Introduction Year	2007
NADATrimID	45992
CRS -> NADA Map	6300003122
Drive Line:
Track Brand	Camoplast Ripsaw™
Track Length (in/mm)	144 / 3657.6
Track Width (in/mm)	15 / 381
Lug Height (in/mm)	1.25 / 31.8
Number Of Tracks	1
Mounts:
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	No
Decal Kit	Standard
Glass:
Folding	Yes
Height Adjustable	No
Tinted	No
Heated	No
Height	High
Storage:
Fork Bag Material	Cloth
Fork Bag Trim	Plain
Underseat Storage	Standard
Rear Storage Well	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard
Convenience:
Heated Hand Grip Location	Driver and Passenger
Adjustable	Yes
Power Outlet	Standard
Hand Muff Location	Passenger
Heated	Yes

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Not happy with mine

By Patrick Cremin(Owner), Feb. 7, 2009

I now have 500 miles on my new 09. I like some things and hate some others. Let's start with the bad:

With a few extras like the 5 year warranty, trailer hitch, and luggage rack, we wrote a check for over $11,000. Our expectations were very high that this would be the last sled we would ever buy....

When I got it home there was a puddle of oil under the sled. Trip 1 back to the dealer at 0 miles. They found no sealant on the oil sensor. An easy fix, but a serious oops on the assembly line. Climbing on the sled for the first time, the passenger hand covers got broken off, they were held on by 1 very cheap rivet each.

First trip down the trail gave me lots to think about. The sled is so high centered, that it takes most of the fun out of twisty trail riding. It wants to tip over all the time. The very comfortable seat is hard to shift your weight around on. Spent a lot of time with one ski in the air.

Then the noises started: a Howling so bad from the engine that I could not ride any speed over 40 mph without loosing my hearing. Back to the dealer again. He made "some adjustments" and the sound was better, then it came and went at certain speeds, maybe 23 mph, etc. Now it is quiet enough so I can hear what sounds like an exhaust leak. Also the track noise is enormous! We bought this sled thinking that 4 strokes would be whisper quiet. Well, I have to wear ear plugs to ride it.

So another call to the dealer and he calls the head Yamaha mechanic who recomended driving it till I got 500 miles on it. He said sometimes you just gotta wear it in. So I took it on a long, hard, 200 mile day. The howling noise did eventually go away, but the track noise increased. I know the track has stretched and next step is to tighten and ride again. Hope to do that today.

The stock suspension was very stiff. Almost like the hydraulics were frozen in the up position. I moved the spring load to soft and now have almost no suspension even riding 1 up. Will try putting them back to medium and see if that helps

Other thoughts: the seat tips forward at an aqkward angle. When riding 2 up both the driver and passenger creep forward every time you go over a bump. I don't know if the preload adjustment will lower the back end enough to fix this. The high beam switch is very awkward to find. You have to take your hand almost off the bar to reach it.

Yamaha: Please fix these problems, or I'll be the only one running this sled in this county. You should widen the skis stance, put a wider track on it, lower the Center of Gravity/seat. The thumb/hand warmers controls are awkward to understand and use till you get used to them. The manual and tool kit are a joke. Quiet the engine and track, PLEASE!!! The battery is impossible to get to. For what you charge for this sled, there should have been NONE of these problems...

Some good things about the sled, so I am not ALL negative: the seat is very comfortable (best part of the sled). The windshield is huge and works well. It is a very pretty sled. It has plenty of power - actually too much for my riding style. The trunk is huge and well designed. If all you want to do is go 90 mph straight ahead, and you were already deaf, this would be a good sled for you. Read Full Review

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RS Venture GT

By Peter(Owner), Jan. 25, 2009

A little time to get used to the higher sitting position, need toset up front suspension for deep powder. Great comfort, power, trail handling, Fuel injection starts good even at 20 below. Read Full Review

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Awesome Sled

By Robert(Owner), Dec. 10, 2009

The suspension adjustments are infinite. With some effort you can get this sled dialed in for the perfect ride to accomodate your weight and riding style. The remote resivoir shocks are a first on a touring sled and would be a 2000 dollar upgrade on a high performance sled. Having these stock on thi... Read Full Review