I bought a 2005 this spring...... and after 5 months.... I love it. If you are looking for a metric bagger..... here it is. And they are inexpensive too.... for what they are.
So based on your reviews of this bike, I just bought one of these. 2009 with 30 K miles. I also have a Goldwing that I like...but its not comfortable on longer rides due to not being able to put hi way pegs on it. ( i have them but with the flat engine they aren’t comfortable ) I just rode the Yamaha from Wyoming to Great Falls Mt then to Prescott Az. I averaged about 40 MPG running 75-80 on the interstates. By Idaho Falls traffic was running 90 MPH, and not liking to be passed by traffic I easily kept up with traffic. South of Pocatello I went SE and took the back roads to Escalante, Knab, Page, and then to Prescott. Back roads 60 -65 MPH easily 45 MPG. The large fuel tank was a life saver because there were a lot of gas stops 120 - 140 miles apart. GPS wasn’t accurate b/c at one time some of the small towns had gas, but now are ghost towns. The bike is very smooth, and for the weight has adequate power. I LOVE the 6 speed over drive. At 65 MPH the bike feels like it is just idling down the road. It’s a heavy bike...and the center of Gravity is higher than a Goldwing or a HD. Sharp tight parking lot type corners will get ya if you aren’t careful.....especially if not paved. The only thing I don’t like is that its sparse on lights in the back. My first mod will be a rear Ishtar kit of some sort for better visibility from behind. I was impressed when Knab to Page the temp was about 100 F. The bike never missed a beat. I was concerned about vapor locking and such, but the bike did better than I did !!! So all in all....you did a great job on the reviews for this bike.
I have a 1984 Venture Royale, with 273,000 miles. It's no longer as pretty as that one but runs just as well. Great bikes, and a lot more power than you would expect from a 1200-1300cc range. Side note. If you made tank straps sooner, it would still look as good ;)
These bike videos are so great !!really helping me to decide what my next bike is going to be. I haven’t ridden in 14 years and I’m getting the itch again and it won’t go away
Windshields are huge on the RSVs..... I am 6'-1", and had to cut 5-1/2" off to get a little more wind. Stock Road King mufflers sound amazing on this bike.
There are many examples of these bikes with well over 200k trouble free miles on them. Basic maintenance and consumables like brakes, tires, plugs, lubricants ..
I know this is an old video but i really like this bike, Im 6-4 and it seems tall guy friendly, like my old c90 boulevard, and powerful like my old 2005 vulcan 2000 BUT I'm kind of iffy about the carbureted engine, so also looking at goldwing f6b but used f6b's are much more expensive, would you still recommend this in 2022?
Carbs are great as long as you either keep riding the bike or properly store it for winter. I've never had an issue with a carbed bike as long as it was properly tuned from the start and didn't sit. Let them sit and you're going to have problems though.
Royal Star Midnight Ventures are black. What distinguishes them from the other colored RSV's are its extra chrome (i.e. forks, switch housings, etc.). Great bikes by the way. I rode a 2005 RSMV for 10 years. It was more comfortable than my current Harley touring bike. It's a 4 speed with a "true" overdrive.
Hey guys, I'm looking for a good bike that will fit my 6'4" 200 lb frame. We love shorter trips and just cruising around; no cross country trips. Comfort and leg room and of course low maintenance is what I'm looking for..... thoughts would be appreciated
Stock seat you can ride hundreds of miles amd just stop for gas. Best undrrsted bike you can buy for cheap used. Paid 3800 for 39k miles. Ive drove it a few times 600 miles at a time. Its ao comfortable its crazy. I use a 12v adapter for stero to blue tooth phone music to system. Alot of people change the sterei. Its a waste of time. 15dollar converter works well
What converter did you use? I just bought a 2000 Venture with 9000 miles on it for 4800.00. The thing is basically a showroom new 23-year-old bike. It was hardly ridden and garage kept its whole life by the original owner.
Love my 2008 RSV. Had it for 10 years. Has got to be the most comfortable riding bike there is.
I bought a 2005 this spring...... and after 5 months.... I love it. If you are looking for a metric bagger..... here it is. And they are inexpensive too.... for what they are.
So based on your reviews of this bike, I just bought one of these. 2009 with 30 K miles. I also have a Goldwing that I like...but its not comfortable on longer rides due to not being able to put hi way pegs on it. ( i have them but with the flat engine they aren’t comfortable )
I just rode the Yamaha from Wyoming to Great Falls Mt then to Prescott Az. I averaged about 40 MPG running 75-80 on the interstates. By Idaho Falls traffic was running 90 MPH, and not liking to be passed by traffic I easily kept up with traffic.
South of Pocatello I went SE and took the back roads to Escalante, Knab, Page, and then to Prescott. Back roads 60 -65 MPH easily 45 MPG. The large fuel tank was a life saver because there were a lot of gas stops 120 - 140 miles apart. GPS wasn’t accurate b/c at one time some of the small towns had gas, but now are ghost towns.
The bike is very smooth, and for the weight has adequate power. I LOVE the 6 speed over drive. At 65 MPH the bike feels like it is just idling down the road. It’s a heavy bike...and the center of Gravity is higher than a Goldwing or a HD. Sharp tight parking lot type corners will get ya if you aren’t careful.....especially if not paved. The only thing I don’t like is that its sparse on lights in the back. My first mod will be a rear Ishtar kit of some sort for better visibility from behind.
I was impressed when Knab to Page the temp was about 100 F. The bike never missed a beat. I was concerned about vapor locking and such, but the bike did better than I did !!!
So all in all....you did a great job on the reviews for this bike.
You love the 6 speed overdrive ..lol....it's a 5 speed bike. Nice fake ass review
The transmission has 4 standard gears plus overdrive (5th gear).
I have a 1984 Venture Royale, with 273,000 miles. It's no longer as pretty as that one but runs just as well. Great bikes, and a lot more power than you would expect from a 1200-1300cc range. Side note. If you made tank straps sooner, it would still look as good ;)
My '99 RSV now has over 100,000 miles on it.
These bike videos are so great !!really helping me to decide what my next bike is going to be.
I haven’t ridden in 14 years and I’m getting the itch again and it won’t go away
I think if you check a little more you will find out 4th is an overdrive and 5th is a double overdrive to help milage.
I just bought one and I love it !
Windshields are huge on the RSVs..... I am 6'-1", and had to cut 5-1/2" off to get a little more wind. Stock Road King mufflers sound amazing on this bike.
So what do you think, what would be the best bike: this or a Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad?
I have a crimson and Black 2008 Yamaha Venture, what an amazing bike. I hope to keep it going for as long as I can.
There are many examples of these bikes with well over 200k trouble free miles on them. Basic maintenance and consumables like brakes, tires, plugs, lubricants ..
Nice looking old bike. Drive carefully and defensively!
What jacket do you have on? Also for the windshield, I'm a believer in vents.
Got a 2004 Yamaha Venture Royal Star 1300 love it.front. end wobbles a little.think it may need air in shocks?
does it have hydraulic like my 1986 venture?
I know this is an old video but i really like this bike, Im 6-4 and it seems tall guy friendly, like my old c90 boulevard, and powerful like my old 2005 vulcan 2000 BUT I'm kind of iffy about the carbureted engine, so also looking at goldwing f6b but used f6b's are much more expensive, would you still recommend this in 2022?
Carbs are great as long as you either keep riding the bike or properly store it for winter. I've never had an issue with a carbed bike as long as it was properly tuned from the start and didn't sit. Let them sit and you're going to have problems though.
You should try to baffle the sound of the other bike so that we can hear the royal star
Francisco Mendonça he had a video a few months ago of a Royal Star Tour Deluxe, I think it had aftermarket exhaust. But it sounded awesome I thinn
How many miles per gallon?
Royal Star Midnight Ventures are black. What distinguishes them from the other colored RSV's are its extra chrome (i.e. forks, switch housings, etc.). Great bikes by the way. I rode a 2005 RSMV for 10 years. It was more comfortable than my current Harley touring bike. It's a 4 speed with a "true" overdrive.
Got me one & very happy
What kind of helmet cam do you use?
He's got all the safety gear on, but is wearing TENNIS SHOES!!!
I am worried for your ankles!
It has the look
Hey guys, I'm looking for a good bike that will fit my 6'4" 200 lb frame. We love shorter trips and just cruising around; no cross country trips. Comfort and leg room and of course low maintenance is what I'm looking for..... thoughts would be appreciated
Cut mine down to about 4 or so inches. Perfect height to see over, but still have a little break.
It is not the Midnight model !
The Midnight Royal Star Venture is only offered in black… thus, the midnight
5 speed lol. These are the best highway bike you can get.
pretty nice
What is Caleb riding? That thing sounds mean
I want to say Yamaha FZ-07
Sounds like a Ducati scrambler
purrs like a hummingbird ?
Stock seat you can ride hundreds of miles amd just stop for gas. Best undrrsted bike you can buy for cheap used. Paid 3800 for 39k miles. Ive drove it a few times 600 miles at a time. Its ao comfortable its crazy. I use a 12v adapter for stero to blue tooth phone music to system. Alot of people change the sterei. Its a waste of time. 15dollar converter works well
What converter did you use? I just bought a 2000 Venture with 9000 miles on it for 4800.00. The thing is basically a showroom new 23-year-old bike. It was hardly ridden and garage kept its whole life by the original owner.
...not a Midnight.
all I heard was the bike next to you.
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