| Year | 1986 |
| Bore x Stroke | 79 x 66 mm |
| Capacity | 1294 cc / 78.9 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple disc |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Dimensions | Length 2540 mm / 100 in Width 920 mm / 36.2 in Height 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 355 kg / 782 lbs |
| Engine | Four stroke, 72° V-4 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Frame | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame, round-section steel swing arm |
| Front Brakes | 2x 287mm discs |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with air support |
| Front Tyre | 120/90-18-71H |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Ignition | Transistor controlled |
| Induction | 4x Mikuni BDS35 carburetors |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Max Power | 85.2 hp / 63.6 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Rake | 28.5° |
| Rear Brakes | Single 310mm disc |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm, Monocross with air support |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-16-77H |
| Related Link | https://yamahaventure.nl |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Starting | Electric |
| Trail | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1610mm / 63.4 in |