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I think you’ll like the new Venture look. Yamaha did a good job this time and the sled looks better than ever. It also performs really well…even better than its predecessors believe it or not. It’s called Venture Lite for a reason – Yamaha managed to strip off a fair amount of weight. Unfortunately they decided to go for less power as well. But the motor has good performance anyway. You’re still able to speed this thingy quite a bit. As to the steering – it is very responsive and I don’t think you’ll have any trouble with it. The sled is fantastic on fuel, even though the fuel tank is smaller. I’m sure you’ll like it, but see the specifications first:

MODEL    Venture Lite
M.S.R.P. *    $7,999.00
ENGINE    4-stroke, 2-cylinder, 3-valves, liquid-cooled
DISPLACEMENT    499 cc
BORE X STROKE    77 x 53.6 mm
CARBURETION    43 mm Keihin®, fuel injection
IGNITION    Digital T.C.I. w/ throttle position sensor
CLUTCH    YPZ
TRANSMISSION    Variable ratio, electronic shift
SUSPENSION    Front: Independent, double wishbone; KYB® gas cell shocks; 7.1 in. travel
Rear: ProComfort™ 144; KYB® gas cell shocks; 11.5 in. travel
BRAKES    Disc; 2-piston hydraulic w/ lightweight rotor
EXHAUST    Rear
SKIS    Lightweight plastic, saddless design
LENGTH    124 in.
WIDTH    48 in.
HEIGHT    53.9 in.
TRACK LXWXH    144 x 15 x 1.25 in. Camoplast® Rip Saw™
SKI STANCE    42.7 in.
DRY WEIGHT    593 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY    8.7 gal.

The only problem worth mentioning is the ice build up – it is a pain and unfortunately the muffler under the seat doesn’t help with it. Other than that the Venture Lite is just better than ever. It’s one very stable sled to have, comfortable and reliable. Not to mention that the price is great as well. The sled is worth every penny and you won’t make a mistake if you decide to trust it and give it a try.