Yamaha resurrected the Venture's V4 engine in 1996 in the Royal Star cruiser, then later brought out a full touring version in 1999 as the Royal Star Venture.
Both models had a full frame mounted fairing with an AM/FM cassette stereo, an air suspension control system with on board compressor and electronic cruise control (1984–1993).
The drive package on the Venture Royale includes a liquid-cooled V-4 engine.
Swing arm motion is damped by an air preloaded monoshock mounted in the center of the frame.
The clutch is of the wet plate design and is hydraulically activated by the left hand lever.