
Yamaha YVXC drive clutch with Yamaha driven Yamaha Genesis four-stroke 973cc bore/stroke of 79.0mm/66.2mm three-cylinder, liquid-cooled 3x40mm Keihin carburetors Yamaha Genesis four-stroke “mid-performance” 1049cc bore/stroke of 82.0mm/66.2mm three-cylinder, liquid-cooled 41mm electronic fuel injection system The base model shares similar features and costs less.
#Yamaha venture plus
The Venture GT costs more, but it has the newer, more sophisticated fuel injected engine, plus electric power steering. But, if you want a sled that can carry you into the bush and you think simple is better, the base Venture will save you some serious cash up front, provide you with ample features and last many seasons to come. And, if you are a rider who enjoys packing for a long ride for hundreds of miles over groomed trails, we figure the benefits of the GT outweigh the initial price difference. You will also understand that either model will last many seasons, so you’ll want to make the right choice after careful deliberation. You will think about how you will use the snowmobile and which model best suits you. You will consider the price difference between the two. When it comes to overall features, the two Ventures enjoy similarites with rearview mirrors, a DC outlet for accessories like a GPS, mechanical reverse and the fuel-efficiency and broad torque of Yamaha’s four-stroke snowmobile engines. Both models offer more than a foot of mogul-absorbing travel.
#Yamaha venture upgrade
The base Venture carries over the older carburetted engine, chassis, steering and front suspension setups.Īlthough the two sleds share a similar rear suspension in Yamaha’s ProComfort 144, the Venture GT gets an upgrade to a 40mm high-pressure “clicker” shock for quick and simple ride adjustability. That also goes for the GT’s front suspension geometry and trail ski.Ĭovered storage, a cushioned seat and adjustable backrest make the GT a top touring choice.įundamentally the Venture GT reflects the newest engineering and design tweaks seen in the Vector and Apex models. The Deltabox III has been refined expressly to maximize the capabilities of electric power steering. The GT with EPS is fitted with the latest version of Yamaha’s unique Deltabox ride-forward chassis. This feature separates the two Ventures in a hurry. An exclusive to Yamaha feature, EPS makes the GT very desirable for a duo of long-mile tourers. It comes with Yamaha’s electric power steering system. While both utilize Yamaha’s YVXC clutching system, we find the GT much smoother overall.Īnd, here’s a standard feature that just about seals the added value of the GT. Serious long haul riders will want the benefits of Yamaha’s fuel injection engine, which is more of a detuned Nytro performance triple than an upgraded carbed Venture one. If you work or travel in remote locations or prefer to do your own tuning work, the carbureted Venture may be a good choice. While both Ventures feature Yamaha’s ProComfort rear suspension, there is a difference in shock type where the GT enjoys “clicker” adjustability. Crisper throttle response and overall better performance come from the GT’s 41mm Mikuni throttle body electronic fuel injection versus the base model’s continued reliance on the throttle rack-activated trio of 40mm Keihin carburetors. Looking at the specifications tells you that the two motors use the same 66.2mm of stroke with the GT enjoying an overbore from 79mm to 82mm. Under the GT’s hood lies a larger four-stroke Genesis tripe that displaces 1049cc versus the base model’s 973cc. Rugged and reliable, but surpassed by the GT version in virtually all ways. The base Venture is and has been a terrific snowmobile. The base Venture shares a “series” name with the GT and little else as it has been redone recently. The Venture GT may be one of the few upgraded snowmobile models that can not only justify its extra US$2,000 of price, but make it look like a bargain in the process. Keeping the worldwide market in mind helps explain the retention of the base Venture. Winters are still long in Siberia, comrade. Although this touring and utility market has become less important in North America, according to industry experts this niche shows increased demand in foreign markets such as Russia and its former satellite states.

Yamaha gives you five assorted Venture models to very thinly slice a decreasing portion of its sales pie. Luxury touring includes two-up seating with an adjustable backrest, rearview mirrors, gas shock package front and rear, and in the case of the Venture GT, light-steering effort from standard EPS.
