The Yamaha V Star 1300 (also known as XVS1300A Midnight Star and XVS13AW(C)) is a cruiser motorcycle produced from 2007 to 2017 by Yamaha Motor Company.[2][3][4] It has a fuel injected 1,304 cc (79.6 cu in) V-twin engine,[5] with a 60° V angle, which produces approximately 72.5 horsepower (54.1 kW),[1][3] and 81.8 pound-feet (110.9 N⋅m) of torque.[3] The transmission is a five-speed manual with a multi-plate wet clutch and belt drive.[5] The bike was designed as a mid-to-high level production cruiser motorcycle and is available in standard and touring versions.

Yamaha V-Star 1300
ManufacturerYamaha Motor Company
Also calledXVS13AW(C), XVS1300A Midnight Star
Production2007 - 2017
PredecessorYamaha V-Star 1100
ClassCruiser
Engine1,304 cc (79.6 cu in) 4-stroke SOHC 4 valves per cylinder V-twin liquid cooled
Bore / stroke100 mm × 83 mm (3.9 in × 3.3 in)
Compression ratio9.5:1
Top speed126 mph (203 km/h)
PowerApproximately 70 hp (52 kW)[1]
Torque81.8 lb⋅ft (110.9 N⋅m) @ 4,000 rpm
TransmissionConstant mesh 5 speed
Frame typeDouble cradle
SuspensionFront telescoping fork Rear swingarm
BrakesFront: dual disc (298 mm)
Rear: single disc (298 mm)
TiresFront: 130/90-16
Rear: 170/70B-16
Wheelbase66.5 in (1,690 mm)
DimensionsL: 2,490 mm (98 in)
W: 980 mm (39 in)
H: 1,115 mm (43.9 in)
Seat height715 mm (28.1 in)
Weight283 kg (624 lb) (dry)
303 kg (668 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity18.5 L (4.1 imp gal; 4.9 US gal)
RelatedYamaha DragStar 1100 (Yamaha V-Star 1100)
Yamaha DragStar 950 (Yamaha V-Star 950)
Yamaha DragStar 650 (Yamaha V-Star 650)

References

edit
  1. ^ a b [1] of the 2007 model Motorcycle USA
  2. ^ Yamaha V Star 1300 home page
  3. ^ a b c Review of the 2009 model Motorcycle.com
  4. ^ "BikesWiki V-Star 1300". BikesWiki. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  5. ^ a b Yamaha V Star 1300 model specifications