Yamaha->ke301 doesn't make changes just for the sake of doing so. When Yamaha makes changes, they are doing it because they have found something better to offer then what's already out. For the 2012 Yamaha RS Venture->ke3369 GT, that involves taking the snowmobile's overall characteristics up a few notches higher.

The new Venture GT is about as comfortable and user-friendly as any snowmobile in the market. On top of that, it's got some serious performance capabilities too, the highlight of which is the 1,049cc four-stroke, three-cylinder, twin-valve, liquid-cooled engine. With 120 horsepower on tap, the RS Venture GT represents an attractive snowmobile option for performance-minded riders who also demand no less than the ultimate in comfort.

Further adding to the appeal of the RS Venture GT is a suspension set-up that features the company's new wishbone design front suspension that sets the A-arms more closely together. Yamaha engineers also use high-pressure gas shocks to control the GT’s 8.5" of maximum travel, which is actually a half-inch less than with last season’s non-EPS front end.

For everything that people have said about the Yamaha RS Venture GT, the biggest thing about this snowmobile is that it comes at a pretty reasonable price of just $12,699.

Find out more about the full specifications of the Yamaha RS Venture GT.

2012 Yamaha RS Venture GT

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2012 Yamaha RS Venture GT
  • Engine/Motor: four-stroke, three-cylinder, twin-valve, liquid-cooled engine
  • Horsepower: 120
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Specifications

Engine

4-stroke, 3-cylinder, 2-valves, liquid-cooled

Displacement

1,049 cc

Bore x Stroke

82 x 66.2 mm

Carburetion

41 mm fuel injection

Ignition

Digital T.C.I. w/ throttle position sensor

Fuel Type

Regular unleaded

Fuel Capacity

9.4 gal.

Oil Capacity

3 qt.

Lubrication

Dry sump

Clutch

YVXC

Transmission

Variable ratio

Suspension

Front: Independent, double wishbone; 40 mm aluminum HPG shocks; 8.5 in. travel

Rear: ProComfort CK 144; 40 mm aluminum HPG shocks; 13.3 in. travel

Exhaust

2-valves, rear

Brakes

2-piston hydraulic w/ lightweight ventilated disc

Skis

Plastic, saddle-type

Ski Stance

43 in.

Track LxWxH

144 x 15 x 1.25 in. Camoplast Rip Saw