Yamaha V Star 1300 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha V Star 1300 motorcycle specifications include a 1311.1 cc (80.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 283 kg (623.9 lb).

Key specifications

2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017Model years
1,311 ccDisplacement
283 kgDry weight
714 mmSeat height
18.5 LFuel tank
1,690 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2007200820092011201220132014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Dry weight
2008283 kg (624 lb)
2009290 kg (639.3 lb)
Frame
2011Steel double cradle frame with four solid engine mounts
Front brakes
20122017Double disc. Hydraulic
Front suspension
20082012Telescopic fork
2013201741mm Telescopic fork
Front tire
20162017130/90-16
Fuel system
2014Injection. Computer-controlled twin-barrel fuel injection
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Hudraulic
20132017Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear suspension
20082017Single shock
Rear tire
20162017170/70-16
Wheelbase
200820171,689 mm (66.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
2008200918.54 L (4.90 US gal)
2011201718.55 L (4.90 US gal)
Fuel control
20082017Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition
2008TCI
20092017TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall length
200820172,489 mm (98.0 inches)
Overall width
201220171,001 mm (39.4 inches)
Seat height
20122017691 mm (27.2 inches)

How the Yamaha V Star 1300 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.

Displacement1,311 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 138% higher than the Yamaha database average. Around the 95th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height714 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 10% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 19th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity18.5 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 42% larger than the Yamaha database average. Around the 84th 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.

Displacement95th

1,311 cc — larger displacement than about 95% of Yamaha models.

Seat height19th

714 mm — taller than about 19% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity84th

18.5 L — larger than about 84% 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 length2,490 mm
This bike

2,490

Yamaha avg

2,082

20% above average.

Overall width980 mm
This bike

980

Yamaha avg

823

19% above average.

Wheelbase1,690 mm
This bike

1,690

Yamaha avg

1,416

19% above average.

Seat height714 mm
This bike

714

Yamaha avg

793

10% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

V2, four-stroke • 1,311 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,690 mmSeat 714 mm
5-speed • 130/90-M16 front / 170/70-B16 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 130/90-M16
Rear tire size 170/70-B16
Bore/stroke ratio 1.20:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type V2, four-stroke
Displacement 1311.1 cc (80.00 cu in)
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 T.C.I.
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed

Chassis and suspension

Frame Double Cradle
Front suspension Telescopic Fork, Coil Spring/oil damper, 5.31´
Rear suspension Swingarm, Coil Spring/gas-oil damper, 4.33´

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 130/90-M16
Rear tire 170/70-B16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 283 kg (623.9 lb)
Seat height 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Overall length 2,490 mm (98.0 inches)
Overall width 980 mm (38.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,690 mm (66.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.47 L (4.88 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Raven, blue, red
Price as new US$ 10090. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.