| MODEL | YAMAHA XVS 1300 V STAR 2011 - 2012 |
| Year | 2011 - 2012 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, SOHC, 4-valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1304 cc / 80 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 100 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | 11.3 kgf-m / 81.8 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCI |
| Induction | Dual 40 mm throttle-body fuel injection |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Double cradle steel |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork (KYB), 130 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Adjustable link Monocross, 110 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 298 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 282 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2490 mm / 98 in |
| Overall Width | 1000 mm / 39.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Seat Height | 715 mm / 28.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1690 mm / 66.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 290 kg |
| Wet Weight | 303 kg / 668 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-16 M/C 67H |
| Rear Tyre | 170/70B-16 M/C 75H |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Litres / 4.8 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 18 km/l / 51 mpg (Imp) |
| Top Speed | — |
The V Star 1300 is the mid-size, liquid-cooled Yamaha cruiser, dressed to look air-cooled. A 60-degree V-twin with single-pin crank and balancers drives a belt, in a low, long steel chassis with steel fenders and tank that suit customising. This listing covers the standard (non-touring) version.
