
Yamaha
TouringSuper Venture 1200
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Yamaha
Super Venture 1200
Touring · 1,198 cc
- Engine
- 1,198 cc
- Power
- 97 hp
- Weight
- 350 kg
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Super Venture 1200 at a glance
Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.
Displacement
1,198 cc
Power
97 hp · 71 kW
Torque
112 Nm
Category
Touring
Specifications
- Displacement
- 1,198 cc
- Power
- 97 hp · 71 kW
- Torque
- 112 Nm
- Weight
- 350 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 23 l
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
- Production
- 1983 – 1985
- Category
- Touring
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Generations and editions
Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
Years
1983 - 1985
1983–1985 Super Venture 1200
GenerationThe early Venture 1200 combines a V4, shaft drive and extensive touring bodywork. Inspect cooling, drivetrain and electrical accessories in detail.
About the Yamaha Super Venture 1200
The Yamaha Super Venture 1200 is an early large tourer from the Venture family, using a 1198cc V4, shaft drive and strong emphasis on weather protection and long-distance comfort. It comes from an era when big tourers combined extensive bodywork, accessories and complex electrical equipment. Condition therefore matters more than capacity alone: a maintained example can be remarkably comfortable, but deferred maintenance becomes expensive quickly.
Assess a Super Venture 1200 systematically as a classic. Check cooling system, shaft drive, clutch, carburettors and charging system, then assess fairing panels, luggage and every electrical switch. A test ride should be free from overheating and transmission noises. Given its weight and age, a specialist inspection is wise when history is incomplete.
- Category
- Touring
- Production
- 1983 – 1985
- Power
- 97 hp
- Weight
- 350 kg
What to check before buying
- Check cooling system, hoses and water pump for leaks or overheating at low speed.
- Check shaft drive, final drive and clutch for play, leaks and shifting noise.
- Check carburettors and fuel system for contamination or poor synchronisation after storage.
- Test every electrical function, charging voltage and fairing wiring; repairs to old accessories can be labour-intensive.








