Image gallery: 2018 Yamaha Star Venture

Team OD Updated: June 08, 2017, 12:18 PM IST

Yamaha has brought in what looks like the most advanced transcontinental tourer called the 2018 Star Venture. The company will be starting deliveries of the same by August this year. The 2018 Yamaha Star Venture is the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer's response to the likes of the Harley-Davidson Super Glide, Honda Goldwing and the BMW K 1600 GTL. Priced at $24,999 (approximately Rs 16.10 lakh), the 2018 Yamaha Star Venture comes equipped with a 4-valve, twin-spark 1,854cc motor that puts out a healthy 170Nm. This motor also offers a strong low-end torque that can make the Star Venture cruise at 120kmph on sixth gear at an engine speed of 2,750rpm. The motor is mated to an all-new 6-speed gearbox that has been specifically designed keeping long-distance touring in consideration. While you can read more about the 2018 Yamaha Star Venture here, scroll below to go through the images of the tourer.

The 2018 Yamaha Star Venture is claimed to be the most modern tourer in its segment

The tourer seems to draw inspiration from muscle cars as seen with the large front fairing along with the 25-litre petrol tank

The 2018 Yamaha Star Venture comes with all-LED quad headlights, brake lights and turn indicators

The 3.5-inch windshield can be electrically adjusted, according to the rider's convenience

The Star Venture rides on 18-inch 130/70 (front) and 16-inch 200/55 (rear) Bridgestone Exedra G852 tyres

The 2018 Yamaha Star Venture comes equipped with a 7-inch LCD touchscreen infotainment system that can be operated through the controls on the handlebar as well as voice assist

It can carry a total weight of 141 litres across the saddlebags and the upper and lower storage compartments that can be locked with electric locking lids