Across 6 covered model years from 2013 to 2018, the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 716.9 lb (325.2 kg).
Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe weight overview
This is a very heavy motorcycle. Good footing, sensible parking direction and avoiding awkward slopes make a real difference when handling it at walking speed.
Very Heavy Motorcycle
How heavy is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe is heavier than about 66.1% of 28 Yamaha touring motorcycles with compatible weight data.
Ready-to-ride weight
Bike + rider total weight
These totals use the model’s representative wet weight. They exclude riding gear, luggage and a passenger.
Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 716.9 lb (325.2 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,304 cc to 1,311.1 cc |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 US gal (18.55 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) |
Weight changes by model year
Useful weight calculations
| Displacement per pound | 1.82 cc / lb |
|---|---|
| Weight per 100 cc | 54.7 lb / 100 cc to 55 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe weight FAQ
How much does the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe weigh?
The available wet/running figure is 716.9 lb (325.2 kg). This is more representative of the motorcycle you actually push, park and ride than a dry-only specification.
How does the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe weight compare with similar Yamahas?
It is on the heavier side. Its representative wet weight is around the 66th percentile among 28 compatible Yamaha touring motorcycles.
Are all Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe model years the same weight?
The supplied comparable weight values do not show a meaningful change across the 2013-2018 years covered here.
What does a full tank of gas weigh on the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe?
A full tank works out to about 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) from the listed 4.9 US gal (18.55 L) capacity. Actual fuel density varies slightly, so treat it as a practical estimate.
What does the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe weigh with a 180 lb rider?
The approximate combined total is 896.9 lb (406.8 kg) with a 180 lb rider, based on the representative wet/running weight used on this page.
How much of the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe total weight comes from fuel?
Fuel accounts for roughly 4.2% of the available motorcycle weight figure. On lighter bikes that share can be surprisingly noticeable.
What is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe engine-size-to-weight ratio?
The model has about 1.82 cc per lb in the available data. This simply shows how much engine displacement there is for each pound of motorcycle weight.
How far is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe from the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The representative wet weight is about 97.4 lb (44.2 kg) heavier than the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight of 619.5 lb (281 kg) in this dataset.
Is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Deluxe easy to move around by hand?
Yes, the mass is substantial enough to matter at walking speed. Parking direction, slope and secure footing become important because recovering the bike from a lean takes more effort.
Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market, equipment and the exact dry/curb-weight definition. Calculated fuel-weight and ratio figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Confirm critical figures in the owner’s manual or on the official Yamaha Motorsports website.