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

The Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 1311.1 cc (80.00 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 303 kg (668 lb).

Key specifications

2007-2018Model years
1,311 ccDisplacement
303 kgDry weight
714 mmSeat height
18.5 LFuel tank
1,690 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018
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
2009323 kg (712.1 lb)
Front brakes
20132018Double disc. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
20082012Telescopic fork
2013201841mm Telescopic fork
Rear brakes
20132018Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear suspension
20082017Single shock
2018Bottom-link-type monocross system with a gas charged single shock and adjustable spring preload
Wheelbase
200820181,689 mm (66.5 inches)
Fuel capacity
2008201018.54 L (4.90 US gal)
2011201818.55 L (4.90 US gal)
Fuel control
20082018Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition
2008TCI
20092015TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
20162018Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall height
201220181,519 mm (59.8 inches)
Overall length
200820182,489 mm (98.0 inches)
Overall width
201220181,001 mm (39.4 inches)
Seat height
20122018691 mm (27.2 inches)

How the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer 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

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.

Overall height1,115 mm
This bike

1,115

Yamaha avg

1,172

5% below 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 • Belt (final drive) • 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)

Model information

Category Touring

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
Final drive Belt (final drive)

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 303 kg (668 lb)
Seat height 714 mm (28.1 inches)
Overall length 2,490 mm (98.0 inches)
Overall width 980 mm (38.6 inches)
Overall height 1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Wheelbase 1,690 mm (66.5 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.47 L (4.88 US gal)

Other specifications

Price as new US$ 11190. 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.