Deep on rider protection and on-board storage capacity, the Star Venture is also equipped with a panoply of technological appurtenances. Yamaha has already played in the touring-bike segment, long controlled by Harley-Davidson but recently challenged by Indian Motorcycle. The Japanese giant currently sells the FJR1300 “supersport touring” bike, priced from $17,000, and the V Star 1300 Deluxe, a “casual full dress” bagger, priced from $14,299. But the Venture is the company’s attempt to penetrate the full-fairing, full-price, big bike segment. BMW will be coming to America soon with its 2018 K 1600 B, a full-dress touring bike that will have a reported MSRP of $19,995.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 05, 2017 23:31 UTC