YAMAHA V-Star 1300 Tourer (2016-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2016, the Japanese motorcycle maker launched the Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer, a cruiser machine with more touring-oriented accessories than the standard model. The bike was Part of the V-Star family, comprising motorcycles with different engine displacements and styles.

The 2016 V-Star 1300 Tourer features several minor modifications, including a new lockable quick-release windscreen and a quick-release passenger backrest. Besides that, the bike was identical to previous models, without any changes.

The bike packed standard features equipped from the factory, such as a raked-out front fork, a pulled-back handlebar, a round headlight, bullet-shaped turn signals, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat with a low riding position, a two-into-one chromed exhaust system, and seven-spoke lightweight wheels.

In addition, the bike packed several touring-oriented accessories, including a tall windscreen for more wind and weather protection, a passenger backrest for more comfort, and hard leather-covered saddlebags for extra storage.

At its core, a 1,304cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine provided the bike's power, delivering 70 hp at the rider's wrist and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 4,000 rpm. A five-speed manual transmission converted the power into motion and delivered it to the rear wheel through a low-maintenance final shaft drive.

The bike's stopping power was achieved by twin-piston calipers with two 298 mm discs on the front and a single-piston caliper with one 282 mm disc on the rear.