2017 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer

The V-Star 1300 Tourer features a host of casual touring amenities that will have the miles rolling by in comfort & style. Quick release windshield & passenger back rest both lock for additional security while the 23 litre leather wrapped hard saddlebags offer plenty of storage. Roomy and powerful, the V-Star 1300 Tourer is a great choice for those weekend getaways.

1304cc, (80 cubic inch) liquid-cooled, short stroke, SOHC, 8-valve, 60° V-twin powerplant pumps out excellent power and torque for unparalleled acceleration and cruising performance. At 110 km/hr the engine is only turning 3,400 rpm, for relaxed highway cruising.

Leather covered, hard shell saddlebags feature a stylish tapered design and are lockable for extra security. The bags offer 23 litres of storage capacity each, ample room for casual touring.

Quick release, locking windshield features chrome accents and a central Star logo that enhances the units overall styling. The windshield offers excellent wind and weather protection, while the quick detach, lockable passenger backrest provides peace of mind for a passenger.

Features may include:

• Blacked out, 1304cc (80 cubic inch), liquid-cooled, short stroke, SOHC, 4-valve per cylinder, fuel injected, 60° V-twin power plant pumps out impressive power & torque. An uneven firing interval, bore & stroke dimensions, special ignition & injection mapping all contribute to excellent torque output and that classic V-twin pulse feeling. At 110 km/hr. the engine is only turning 3,400 rpm, for relaxed highway cruising.

• Liquid-cooled engine design.

• Classic air-cooled engine appearance.

• Short stroke engine design.

• SOHC, pent-roof, 4-valve cylinder heads.

• Specially designed roller rockers activate the valves.

• Automatic cam chain tensioners reduce mechanical noise and simplify maintenance.

• Ceramic composite-plated cylinder bores.

• High performance forged aluminum pistons.

• Single pin style crankshaft with uneven firing order

• Crankcase design features internal oil & coolant lines for a clean, air-cooled engine appearance.

• Dual engine counter balancers reduce vibration to a minimum while maximizing rider comfort.

• Easy access, spin on type oil filter & drain plug for easy oil changes.

• Classic side mounted air box houses an easy access, a high-flow viscous paper-type filter.

• Closed loop Mikuni dual bore, 40mm throttle body fuel injection system.

• Smooth-shifting, 5-speed transmission.

• Low maintenance belt drive final drive.

• Maintenance-free transistor controlled ignition (TCI).

• 2 into 1 exhaust system.

• Air Injection System injects fresh air into exhaust ports to fully burn any unburnt fuel, reducing harmful CO & HC exhaust emissions.

• High output 460 watt generator.

• Double cradle steel frame.

• Steel swingarm compliments the frame and the overall chassis rigidity balance.

• Long, 1685 mm (66) wheelbase.

• 41mm KYB front fork offers 135 mm (5.3) of wheel travel.

• Adjustable Monocross style single-shock, link rear suspension with 110 mm (4.3) of wheel travel.

• Rear shock is vertically mounted behind the engine.

• Dual 298mm, floating front discs are squeezed by compact twin piston front calipers.