YAMAHA V-Star 1300 Tourer (2011-2012) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2012 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer was a middleweight cruiser motorcycle manufactured by Yamaha from 2007 to 2017. It was part of the V-Star series in Yamaha's range, comprised of various motorcycles with different displacements and appearances.

The 2012 machine came equipped from the factory with standard features, including a pulled-back handlebar, a two-piece dual seat with a low riding position, a chromed two-into-one exhaust system, bullet-style turn signals, and seven-spoke lightweight aluminum wheels.

In addition, the 2012 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer was a more touring-oriented motorcycle than the standard models, equipped with a tall windscreen for better protection, side-mounted leather-wrapped saddlebags for extra storage, and a passenger backrest for added comfort.

The suspension was handled by the same 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a link-type spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear as previous models, offering excellent suspension and handling performance.

As for the stopping power, the 2012 motorcycle packed dual-piston calipers with two 298 mm discs on the front wheel and a 282 mm disc with a single-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering excellent braking performance.

The 2012 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer was fitted with a 1,304cc four-stroke V-twin liquid-cooled engine, boasting 70 hp on tap and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 4,000 rpm. The power was handled by a five-speed manual transmission and delivered to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final shaft drive.