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

In 2010, the Japanese motorcycle maker Yamaha released the V-Star 1300, a cruiser machine that debuted in 2007 and was manufactured until 2017. The 2010 came with several improvements that enhanced its comfort and styling.

In addition to the 2010 standard model, the manufacturer released the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer, a more touring-oriented motorcycle with the same modifications as the standard model.

First of all, the 2010 Tourer packed several touring accessories, including a tall, detachable windscreen for better wind protection, a passenger seat for more comfort, and rugged leather-wrapped saddlebags for extra storage.

The 2010 V-Star Tourer came with a redesigned handlebar closer to the rider for a more relaxed riding position, a reshaped seat for enhanced comfort, a new 3D tank emblem with a modern-classic look, a more stylish fuel pump, a new chromed headlight housing, and a chromed belt guard.

Besides that, the bike featured the same classic features and performance specifications as its predecessors. It was driven by the same suspension system, stopped by the same braking system, and powered by the same V-twin engine.

The 2010 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer had at its core a 1,304cc four-stroke 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.

The engine power was sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed manual transmission and a quiet final belt drive.