For the 2015 model year, the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE motorcycle has a listed wet/running weight of 729.7 lb (331 kg).
Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE weight overview
This sits in heavyweight territory. Riders should think about garage movement, backing up, surface slope and passenger/luggage load as much as the on-road feel.
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How heavy is the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE?
wet weight
Using a model-level wet weight comparison, the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE is heavier than about 69.6% 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 SE weight & related specs
| Model years covered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Wet / running weight | 729.7 lb (331 kg) |
| Engine displacement | 1,311.1 cc |
| Torque | 81.8 lb-ft (110.9 Nm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 US gal (18.55 L) |
| Full-tank fuel weight (estimated) | 30.5 lb (13.8 kg) |
Useful weight calculations
| Torque per 100 lb | 11.21 lb-ft / 100 lb |
|---|---|
| Displacement per pound | 1.8 cc / lb |
| Weight per 100 cc | 55.7 lb / 100 cc |
| Fuel weight as % of bike weight | 4.2% |
What the weight numbers tell you
Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE weight FAQ
How heavy is the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE ready to ride?
Listed ready-to-ride weight is 729.7 lb (331 kg).
Is the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE heavy compared with other Yamaha touring motorcycles?
Relatively speaking, it is on the heavier side. The model sits near the 70th weight percentile in its Yamaha category, so it is heavier than most of the compatible comparison set.
How much does the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE fuel weigh?
The listed tank capacity is 4.9 US gal (18.55 L). Using approximately 0.745 kg/L gasoline, a full tank is roughly 30.5 lb (13.8 kg). That is an estimate for fuel mass, not an official Yamaha curb-weight calculation.
How heavy is the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE with an average-size rider?
A 180 lb rider brings the simple bike-plus-rider total to roughly 909.7 lb (412.6 kg) using the representative wet/running figure. Gear and luggage would add more.
What is the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE torque per 100 lb of bike weight?
The calculated torque-to-weight range is 11.21 lb-ft per 100 lb. It is useful for comparing bikes with very different overall weights.
How many cc does the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE have per pound?
Engine displacement relative to bike weight is 1.8 cc per lb. It can help compare motorcycles from very different displacement classes without relying on cc alone.
How does the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE compare with the median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight?
The model sits about 110.2 lb (50 kg) heavier than the compatible median Yamaha touring motorcycle weight used on this page.
Will the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE feel heavy at low speed?
It is heavy enough that smart parking matters. Avoid situations where you have to paddle it backward uphill or catch it after it leans too far.
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.