YAMAHA V-Star 1300 (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2008, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha V-Star 1300, a middleweight cruiser motorcycle in its second year of production part of the V-Star series that comprised motorcycles with different appearances and displacements.

The Yamaha V-Star 1300 was a cruiser machine that debuted in 2007 and was manufactured until 2017. It was also known as the XVS1300A Midnight Star or XVS13AW and was offered in standard and touring versions.

From the factory, the bike came equipped with a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat with a low riding position, a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, bullet-style turn signals, cast aluminum wheels, and many chrome accents.

In addition to the standard model, the touring version was fitted with a tall windscreen for better weather and wind protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and leather-wrapped saddlebags for extra storage.

The bike came without any modifications, packing the same suspension system comprised of a 41 mm telescopic fork handling the front end. The rear end was operated by a link-type preload-adjustable shock absorber.

The braking system was also carried from its predecessor, including a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc on the front wheel and dual-piston calipers with two 298 mm discs mounted on the front wheel, with excellent stopping power capabilities.

In the performance department, the 2008 Yamaha V-Star 1300 machine packed a 1,304cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine with around 70 hp on tap and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque with a peak force at 4,000 rpm.