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.
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| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
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| Also called | XVS13AW(C), XVS1300A Midnight Star |
| Production | 2007 - 2017 |
| Predecessor | Yamaha V-Star 1100 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 1,304 cc (79.6 cu in) 4-stroke SOHC 4 valves per cylinder V-twin liquid cooled |
| Bore / stroke | 100 mm × 83 mm (3.9 in × 3.3 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Top speed | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
| Power | Approximately 70 hp (52 kW)[1] |
| Torque | 81.8 lb⋅ft (110.9 N⋅m) @ 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | Constant mesh 5 speed |
| Frame type | Double cradle |
| Suspension | Front telescoping fork Rear swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: dual disc (298 mm) Rear: single disc (298 mm) |
| Tires | Front: 130/90-16 Rear: 170/70B-16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,490 mm (98 in) W: 980 mm (39 in) H: 1,115 mm (43.9 in) |
| Seat height | 715 mm (28.1 in) |
| Weight | 283 kg (624 lb) (dry) 303 kg (668 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L (4.1 imp gal; 4.9 US gal) |
| Related | Yamaha DragStar 1100 (Yamaha V-Star 1100) Yamaha DragStar 950 (Yamaha V-Star 950) Yamaha DragStar 650 (Yamaha V-Star 650) |
References edit
- ^ a b [1] of the 2007 model Motorcycle USA
- ^ Yamaha V Star 1300 home page
- ^ a b c Review of the 2009 model Motorcycle.com
- ^ "BikesWiki V-Star 1300". BikesWiki. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ a b Yamaha V Star 1300 model specifications
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