V Star 1300

2009 Yamaha V Star 1300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300 utilizes a 1311.1 cc (80 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 70 HP (51.1 kW) while maximum torque reaches 110.9 Nm (81.8 lb-ft) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 53.4 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the V Star 1300 measures 303 kg (668 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.23 HP/kg (4.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 714 mm (28.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,689 mm (66.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 18.54-liter (4.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.6 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 331 km (206 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 203 km/h (126 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 2007 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.