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2008 RS Venture

Model HomeFeaturesGalleryVideoModel 2009
MSRP*$9,499   Available from June 2007
Engine
Type / Displacement / cc4-Stroke / 973cc
CylindersThree
CoolingLiquid
Bore & Stroke / mm79.0mm x 66.2mm
Intake Design2 Valves
Carburetion40mm Keihin® carburetors
IgnitionDigital T.C.I. with Throttle Position Sensor
ExhaustRear Exhaust
Clutch / TransmissionYVXC, Variable Ratio, Reverse
Disc. Brake Type2-Piston Hydraulic w/Ventilated Disc
Chassis
Front SuspensionIndependent, Double Wishbone
Front Shocks36mm KYB® aluminum HPG
Front Travel / in.9"
Ski TypePlastic, Saddle-type
Carbide Ski RunnersStandard
Stabilizer BarStandard
Rear SuspensionProComfort™ 144
Rear Shocks36mm KYB® aluminum HPG
Rear Travel / in.12.4"
Dimensions
Overall Length / in.123.4"
Overall Width / in.48"
Overall Height / in.52.4"
Track/Width x Length x Height / in.15" x 144" x 1.25" Camoplast Rip Saw™
Estimated Dry Weight626 lbs.
Ski Stance (ctr. to ctr.) in.42"
Fuel Capacity / Gal.10
Fuel TypeRegular Unleaded
Oil Capacity / Qts.3, Dry Sump
Engine Oil TypeYamalube 4, 0w-30, Cold Weather Formula
Features
Electric StartStandard
ReverseStandard
Hand & Thumb WarmersTo-the-end, 10-position adjustable
Windshield HeightExtra Tall
MirrorsStandard
Seating CapacityTwo
BackrestStandard, Removable, Adjustable Tilt
Rear Carrier Rack Standard
Tow HitchOptional
Tunnel ProtectorsOptional
Headlight Watts, Type60/55W Halogen x 2
High Beam IndicatorStandard
Oil & Temp LightStandard
Fuel Gauge TypeElectric (LCD), Low Fuel Warning Light
SpeedometerStandard (LCD, Digital)
OdometerStandard (LCD Display)
TripmeterStandard (Tripmeter, LCD, Digital)
TachometerStandard (LCD)
DC OutletStandard
ColorVery Dark Red
Warranty1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)