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So, it had to be done. Ben keeps posting ads and now I have an itch for the Venture. Have not done a Venture vs. Kaw Voyage yet, but with regard to comparing the two Yammies, how do they compete? I enjoy my bike's power, etc., but wondered how it faired next to a Venture? Would an XS fully bagged with fairing do better?
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1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights. -
Venturer vs. Venturer.......no match for the XS accelleration wise. They still have great torque and power, but more room comfort wise for both rider and pillion is a huge plus.....and the added factory farklesOriginally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
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81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top. -
well for starters the Venture weighs a good 150 lbs heavier than an XS so like Brant says the XS will out perform the Venture....comfort wise the Venture has alot more of that than the XS. I'd wager that folks who ride the big touring rigs care less about straight line perfomance and handling in the twisties so again the XS prolly outshines the Venture...as I get older I find I want more creature comforts so it that dept the Venture has it in spades
Last edited by madmax-im; 09-12-2014, 02:02 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Interesting. Even with a de-tuned V-Max engine, XS still runs quicker?1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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weight....Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
honestly I have no numbers on a side by side comparo...but it stands to reason that less weight and bulk translates to faster times off the line. There are others who can tell you based on their own experiences...
Last edited by madmax-im; 09-12-2014, 03:48 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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The Venture runs about the same HP @97 but as was mentioned it is a bit heavier so basically it would be near the same as running the XS 2 up.Greg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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which is to say that the Venture is close to the performance of an XS11...Originally posted by BA80 View Post Again anyone who is considering a full dress touring bike isnt thinking just in terms of how fast or sporty the bike may be...
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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Not having owned one but based on what I have heard the excessive plastics used on the Venture are hard to find and have not held up well over time. We are fortunate the sheer numbers of XS11s has left us an abundance (though dwindling) of spares.
JohnJohn is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)
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'81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine
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considering the number of images I have seen on Google of bikes missing the lower fairing plastics...it does look to be a a fairly common problem...
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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If you want to go fast the XS is the one, but if you want to do it for 500 plus miles a day then the Venture is the one. The Venture Royal has cruse control, on board air ride system, CB and radio. The fasted year for the Venture was the 83 year, the standing ¼ mile was 12.69 sec. @ 103.92 mph. The engine rpm @ 60 mph is 3313.
The Other Earl80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
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Thanks Earl...thats cool info... Now if you are talking about this V4 ...then it will outrun the XS11... 1985 VMax I couldn't imagine riding it 500 miles...
Last edited by madmax-im; 09-12-2014, 05:31 PM.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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The VMax is the fastest bike I have been on, but if I had to ride long distance I would take the XS. The VMax did not fit me. I only kept the VMax for a week.80SG, 81SH, 80 standard parts bike, 81SH parts bike
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I'm fairly certain the Venture Royale is the perfect blend of performance and comfort...I'm really itching to ride one now...
1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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If I had the money, the new VMax is on my wish list.Originally posted by madmax-im View PostThanks Earl...thats cool info... Now if you are talking about this V4 ...then it will outrun the XS11... 1985 VMax I couldn't imagine riding it 500 miles...
1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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Well, it was only rated at 100hp.Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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