![]() In fact, if Yamaha had adapted this to their Apex and Vector sleds they might have continued to be produced yet today. By placing the rider’s hips higher in relationship to their knees, the seating position really blurs the lines between a “traditional” seating position and “rider forward.” I believe a significant number of riders would be pleasantly surprised with the seating position of the Venture TF for all day comfort. Upon taking delivery of the Venture TF from Pat’s Motorsports in Greenland, Michigan, I was pleasantly reminded that the Venture TF’s seating position is higher than previous Deltabox snowmobiles I have ridden (Apex and Vector). Throttle by wire technology was adopted from Yamaha’s line of sport bikes, including the infamous R1. YCCT offers three driving modes (Sport, Touring and Economy) and is strictly available only to the Vector/Venture line of Japanese-built snowmobiles. The Venture TF comes in the Deltabox chassis with the 1049cc mid-performance 3-cylinder 4-stroke “Vector” motor, Pro-Comfort rear suspension, 9-tooth drivers, 151” Ripsaw track with 1.25” lug height, EPS (electric power steering), two-up seat, 7-gallon storage trunk and YCCT (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle), otherwise known as “throttle by wire”. The basic makeup of the Venture TF has actually been around since 2009, starting with the Venture GT in 144” form. The Venture TF has been in the Yamaha line-up since 2013 and has changed minimally since its introduction. The snow season is short and I appreciate the low maintenance, attention to detail, and turn-key drivability Yamaha traditionally offers.Īll of this led me to the RS Venture TF. Having previously owned a Viper and an Apex, I was well aware of Yamaha quality, durability, and ease of ownership. It should also be noted I did not buy the Venture TF for two-up riding, but rather solo touring. With this area in mind and the high mile days and years we get to ride, I knew I wanted a 4-stroke – a Yamaha – and one that would fit the bill for cross-country touring. of Michigan, with large sweeping corners, railroad beds, and constantly changing trail conditions, from smooth hard packed trails to frequent fresh lake effect snowfall depths to whooped-out weekend moguls, then back to smooth and fast again. The group I ride with primarily does so in the U.P. With that being said, I had an honest heart-to-heart with myself last spring when deciding what I truly wanted and expected from a snowmobile. The difference in overall quality is clearly evident. The 2020 Yamaha RS Venture TF is an exceptionally warm snowmobile, super stable at speed, and has a fit, finish, and style befitting that of a Royal Star Venture motorcycle. As a snowmobiler in my mid-thirties, my riding style and other snowmobiles I primarily ride with (Yamaha Sidewinder XTX, Ski Doo 900 ACE Turbo, Polaris XC 8 Yamaha Apex XTX) would also not seem to align with an RS Venture TF. When one thinks of Yamaha’s 2020 snowmobile offerings, the Japanese-built RS Venture TF two-up cruiser most likely doesn’t come to the mind of many riders. 2020 Yamaha RS Venture TF – 2,938 Mile Test Report
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