Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300): review, history, specs

Class: cruiser

Production: 2007-2017

Also called: Yamaha V-Star 1300

Predecessor: Yamaha XVS1100 Drag Star (V-Star 1100)

Models
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star (V-Star 1300) (Europe, North America) 2007-2015	Yamaha XVS1300CT V-Star Tourer (Europe, North America) 2007-2017	Yamaha XVS1300BG V-Star Deluxe (Europe, North America) 2013-2017	Yamaha XVS1300C Stryker (Custom) (Europe, North America) 2011-2017
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star (V-Star 1300)	Yamaha XVS1300CT V-Star Tourer	Yamaha XVS1300BG V-Star Deluxe	Yamaha XVS1300C Stryker (Custom)

History

History
Year	Country	Name / Frame / Engine
2007	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha Midnight Star / V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Code: XVS13AW – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTW – V-Star 1300 Tourer
2008	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha Midnight Star / V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Code: XVS13AX – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTX – V-Star 1300 Tourer
2009	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha Midnight Star / V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Code: XVS13AY – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTY – V-Star 1300 Tourer
2010	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Code: XVS13CTZ – V-Star 1300 Tourer
2011	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha Midnight Star / V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Yamaha XVS1300 Custom (Stryker) Code: XVS13AA – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTA – V-Star 1300 Tourer XVS13CA - Stryker
2012	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha Midnight Star / V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Yamaha XVS1300 Custom (Stryker) Code: XVS13AB – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTB – V-Star 1300 Tourer XVS13CB - Stryker
2013	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha Midnight Star / V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Yamaha XVS1300 Custom (Stryker) Yamaha XVS1300 V-Star Deluxe Code: XVS13AD – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTD / XVS13CTFD – V-Star 1300 Tourer XVS13CD – Stryker XVS13BGD - V-Star 1300 Deluxe
2014	Europe, North America	Name: Yamaha Midnight Star / V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Yamaha XVS1300 Custom (Stryker) Code: XVS13AE – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTE / XVS13CTFE – V-Star 1300 Tourer XVS13CE – Stryker
2015	North America	Name: Yamaha V-Star 1300 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Yamaha Stryker Yamaha Stryker Bullet Cowl Yamaha XVS1300 V-Star Deluxe Code: XVS13AF – V-Star 1300 XVS13CTF / XVS13CTFF – V-Star 1300 Tourer XVS13CF – Stryker XVS13BGF - V-Star 1300 Deluxe
2016	North America	Name: Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Yamaha Stryker (+Stryker Bullet Cowl) XVS1300 V-Star Deluxe Code: XVS13CTG – V-Star 1300 Tourer XVS13CG – Stryker XVS13BGG - V-Star 1300 Deluxe
2017	North America	Name: Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer Yamaha Stryker XVS1300 V-Star Deluxe Code: XVS13CTH – V-Star 1300 Tourer XVS13CH – Stryker XVS13BGH - V-Star 1300 Deluxe

Specifications

Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300): specs

Specifications
DIMENSIONS	Overall length	2490 mm / 98,0 in – Star, Tourer, Deluxe 2530 mm / 99,6 in – Stryker
	Overall width	980 mm / 38,6 in - Star, Tourer 1048 mm / 41,2 in – Deluxe 860 mm / 33,9 in – Stryker
	Overall height	1115 mm / 43,9 in – Star 1520 mm / 59,8 in – Tourer 1369 mm / 53,9 in – Deluxe 1130 mm / 44,5 in - Stryker
	Seat height	715 mm / 28,1 in – Star, Tourer 690 mm / 27,4 in – Deluxe 668 mm / 26,3 in – Stryker
	Wheelbase	1690 mm / 66,5 in - Star, Tourer, Deluxe 1750 mm / 68,9 in – Stryker
	Ground clearance	145 mm / 5,7 in - Star, Tourer, Deluxe 150 mm / 5,9 in – Stryker
	Dry weight
	Curb (wet) weight	303 kg / 668 lbs – Star 323 kg / 712 lbs – Tourer 325 kg / 717 lbs – Deluxe 293 kg / 646 lbs - Stryker
FRAME	Type	Double cradle (steel)
	Front suspension, travel	41 mm telescopic fork, 135 mm / 5,31 in
	Rear suspension, travel	Swingarm (link suspension) with mono-shock, 110 mm / 4,33 in - Star, Tourer, Deluxe Swingarm (link suspension) with mono-shock, 100 mm / 3,94 in - Stryker Adjustment: spring pre-load
	Front tire size	130/90-16M/C (67H) – Star, Tourer, Deluxe 120/70-21M/C (62H) – Stryker
	Rear tire size	170/70B-16M/C (75H) – Star, Tourer, Deluxe 210/40R-18M/C (73H) – Stryker
	Front brake	Double disc, 298 mm, 2-piston calipers – Star, Tourer, Deluxe Single disc, 320 mm, 2-piston caliper – Stryker
	Rear brake	Single disc, 298 mm, 1-piston caliper – Star, Tourer, Deluxe Single disc, 310 mm, 1-piston caliper – Stryker
	Fuel capacity	18,5 l / 4,89 US gal (reserve – 3,7 l) – Star, Tourer, Deluxe (North America) 19,0 l / 5,02 US gal (reserve – 3,7 l) – Star, Tourer, Deluxe (Europe and other) 15,0 l / 3,96 US gal (reserve – 5,0 l) – Stryker
	Trail	145 mm / 5,71 in – Star, Tourer, Deluxe 109 mm / 4,29 in – Stryker
	Fuel economy / consumption	5,56 l / 100 km (42,3 US mpg)
ENGINE	Type	Water-cooled 4-stroke
	Cylinder arrangement	2-cylinders V-type
	Bore & Stroke	100,0 x 83,0 mm (3,94 x 3,27 in)
	Displacement	1304 cm³ (79,57 cu in)
	Compression ratio	9.5:1
	Valve train	Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
	Max. power	73,0 hp (53,5 kW) / 5500 rpm
	Max. torque	106,0 Nm (10,8 kg-m) / 4000 rpm
	Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)	5,14 sec.
	Top speed	169 km/h (105 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM	Type	Fuel injection, 2x Mikuni ACW40
	ID
DRIVE TRAIN	Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
	Transmission	5-speed
	Final drive	Belt
	Primary reduction	1.556
	Final reduction
	Gear ratio I II III IV V	2.769 1.778 1.381 1.115 0.960
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	TCI (digital)
	Alternator	A.C. magneto, 460W at 5000 rpm
	Battery capacity	12V-18Ah

Images

Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300): images, gallery

Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300)	Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300)	Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300)
Yamaha XVS1300CT V-Star Tourer	Yamaha XVS1300CT V-Star Tourer	Yamaha XVS1300CT V-Star Tourer
Yamaha XVS1300BG V-Star Deluxe	Yamaha XVS1300BG V-Star Deluxe	Yamaha XVS1300BG V-Star Deluxe
Yamaha XVS1300C Stryker (Custom)	Yamaha XVS1300C Stryker Bullet Cowl	Yamaha XVS1300C Stryker (Custom)

Videos

Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300): video

2012 YAMAHA XVS1300 VSTAR 1300

2008 YAMAHA XVS1300 VSTAR 1300 TOURER

2013 YAMAHA XVS1300 VSTAR 1300 DELUXE

2014 YAMAHA XVS1300 STRYKER 1300

Manuals

Yamaha XVS1300 Midnight Star (V-Star 1300): manuals, parts, microfiches

• Yamaha V-Star 1300 / Tourer: Service Manual