YAMAHA V-STAR 1300 Deluxe (2017-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2017, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE, a touring motorcycle part of the V-Star series of cruiser machines. The V-Star series comprised models with various appearances and different engine displacements.

The 2017 Deluxe SE version was equipped with a full coverage front cowl over the handlebar, offering excellent wind and weather protection and large, hard, color-matched saddlebags for extra storage.

Besides that, the bike was fitted with standard features, including a pulled-back handlebar, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat, a blacked-out engine and exhaust system, and lightweight seven-spoke aluminum wheels.

The 2017 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe SE was a casual full-dress touring motorcycle with excellent features, including a Garmin Zumo GPS system, iPhone and iPod-ready audio system, Bluetooth, and locking hard saddlebags.

As for power, it featured the same 1,304cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine as the 1300 V-Star series, boasting 70 hp and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque with a maximum force at 4,000 rpm. In addition, the bike featured a smooth-shifting five-speed transmission with a fifth-gear overdrive and a final belt drive.

In the suspension department, the bike packed a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a five-way spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.