The Yamaha Nozza Grande Deluxe and 2018 Star Venture are both automatic-adjacent answers to transportation. The Nozza Grande is a 125 cc Vietnamese-market urban scooter with a belt CVT. The Star Venture is a North American luxury touring motorcycle weighing more than four Nozzas and using a six-speed manual gearbox.
Yamaha Vietnam’s period material identifies the model as the Nozza Grande Deluxe. Specifications below use that official model family.
Nozza Grande and Star Venture Specs
| Specification | Nozza Grande Deluxe | 2018 Star Venture |
|---|---|---|
| Primary market | Vietnam | North America |
| Engine | 125 cc air-cooled Blue Core single | 1,854 cc air-cooled OHV V-twin |
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | 6-speed manual, belt final drive |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection with YCC-T |
| Claimed weight | Approximately 99 kg | 434 kg standard; 437 kg Transcontinental |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 liters | 25 liters |
| Storage | 27-liter under-seat compartment | Integrated touring luggage and infotainment |
| Primary use | Urban commuting | Long-distance touring |
Small Scooter or Full-Dress Tourer?
The Grande Deluxe is designed for congested city streets. Its low mass, CVT, front-mounted fuel filler and under-seat storage make daily errands straightforward. Twelve-inch wheels and modest power keep its focus on urban speeds rather than long-distance travel.
The Star Venture was built for sustained touring with a passenger and luggage. Yamaha equipped it with cruise control, traction control, riding modes, an adjustable windscreen and an infotainment system. Its SURE-PARK electric motor moves the motorcycle slowly forward or backward during parking maneuvers, a thoughtful feature on a machine with the approximate curb weight of a concert grand piano.
Choose the Nozza Grande for economical Vietnamese city use. Choose the Star Venture for major highways, long days and substantial luggage. The overlap between them is limited to Yamaha badges, fuel injection and an admirable commitment to having somewhere to put your belongings.
