Yamaha XVS1300 Custom Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha XVS1300 Custom motorcycle specifications include a 1,304 cc (79.57 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 293 kg (646 lb).

Key specifications

2014-2017Model years
1,304 ccDisplacement
103.0 Nm @ 3,000 rpmTorque
293 kgWet weight
670 mmSeat height
15 LFuel tank
1,755 mmWheelbase
150 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
20162017120/70-21
Rear tire
20162017210/40-18

How the Yamaha XVS1300 Custom compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement1,304 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 137% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 94th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight293 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 57% heavier than the Yamaha database average. Around the 90th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height670 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 15% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 4th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity15 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 15% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 61st percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement94th

1,304 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight90th

293 kg — heavier than about 90% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 10%.

Seat height4th

670 mm — taller than about 4% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity61st

15 L — larger than about 61% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,535 mm
This bike

2,535

Yamaha avg

2,082

22% above average.

Overall height1,130 mm
This bike

1,130

Yamaha avg

1,172

4% below average.

Wheelbase1,755 mm
This bike

1,755

Yamaha avg

1,416

24% above average.

Seat height670 mm
This bike

670

Yamaha avg

793

15% below average.

Ground clearance150 mm
This bike

150

Yamaha avg

181

17% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,304 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,755 mmSeat 670 mmClearance 150 mm
5-speed • Belt (final drive) • 130/90-16 front / 170/70-16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-16
Rear tire size 170/70-16
Front tire width 130 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Rear tire width 170 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 16 in
Engine oil capacity 3.70 L (3.91 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Custom / cruiser

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1,304 cc (79.57 cu in)
Torque 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 3,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 100.0 x 83 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition TCI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil capacity 3.70 L (3.91 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Belt (final drive)
Clutch Multiple-disc coil spring, wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Double cradle, steel
Front suspension Telescopic forks
Rear suspension Swingarm, monocross
Front wheel travel 135 mm (5.3 inches)
Rear wheel travel 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rake 34.0°
Trail 109 mm (4.3 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-16
Rear tire 170/70-16

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 293 kg (646 lb)
Seat height 670 mm (26.4 inches)
Overall length 2,535 mm (99.8 inches)
Overall height 1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1,755 mm (69.1 inches)
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 15.00 L (3.96 US gal)

Electrical and instruments

Instruments Analogue speedometer and warning lights.

Other specifications

Color options Midnight Black, Liquid Copper

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.