YAMAHA V-Star 1300 Tourer (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Yamaha V-Star 1300 was a cruiser motorcycle part of the V-Star series in Yamaha's range, also known as the XVS1300A Midnight Star and XVS13AW in other markets. The bike was manufactured between 2007 and 2017 and was available in standard and touring versions.

The standard machine was equipped from the factory with standard features, including a pulled-back handlebar, a round headlight, bullet-style turn signals, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a dual seat with a low riding position, and lightweight aluminum wheels.

In 2014, the Japanese maker released the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer, a more touring-oriented version of the standard model, equipped with touring accessories that enhanced its overall touring capabilities.

The differences between the standard and touring models were the additional tall windscreen that enhanced wind and weather protection, a passenger seat for more comfort, and hard leather-covered saddlebags for extra storage.

Besides that, both machines were identical and were packed with the same suspension and braking systems, but also powered by the same 1,304cc four-stroke liquid-cooled V-twin engine with 70 hp on tap and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque at 4,000 rpm.

The braking system was managed by dual-piston calipers, two 298 mm discs on the front, and a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc on the rear. The suspension performance was handled by a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and a spring preload-adjustable shock absorber on the back.