YAMAHA V-Star 1300 (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 1300 was a cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2007 to 2017. The bike was also known as the XVS1300A Midnight Star and XVS13AW and was offered in standard and touring versions.

In 2010, The Japanese bike maker released the Yamaha V-Star 1300, a cruiser machine fitted with classic elements, such as a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, deeply valanced fenders, a two-piece dual seat with a low riding position, and cast aluminum wheels.

In addition, the 2010 machine came with several improvements, including a new reshaped handlebar for improved rider comfort, a reshaped rider seat, a new chromed drive belt cover for improved appearance, a new chromed headlight housing, and new 3D tank emblems.

The bike was built on a double-cradle steel frame with a 41 mm KYB telescopic fork on the front and a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

The braking performance was carried over from its predecessors, with two 298 mm floating discs and dual-piston calipers on the front and a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc on the rear.

In the performance department, the 2010 Yamaha V-Star 1300 had a 1,304cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with an electronic fuel injection system, delivering around 70 hp and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 4,000 rpm.