2008 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Reviews, Prices, and Specs

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2008 Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer Specifications

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Identification
Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$11,190.00
Dealers	Yamaha Dealers
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	V Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Liquid
Valves	8
Valves Per Cylinder	4
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Bore (mm/in)	100 / 3.94
Stroke (mm/in)	83 / 3.27
Displacement (cc/ci)	1304 / 79.6
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Fuel Injector	Yes
Carburetor	No
Carburetion Type	Fuel Injected
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Overdrive	Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Belt
Reverse	No
Heel Toe Shifter	Standard
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels Composition	Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tire Width	130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio	90
Front Tire Speed Rating	67H
Front Wheel Diameter	16
Rear Tire Width	170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio	70
Rear Tire Speed Rating	75H
Rear Wheel Diameter	16
Front Tire (Full Spec)	130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	170/70B-16M/C 75H
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)	11.7 / 298
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)	11.7 / 298
Suspension:
Front Suspension Type	Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)	1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)	5.3 / 134.6
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Front Central Suspension Strut	No
Steering Damper	No
Rear Suspension Type	Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)	4.3 / 109
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load	Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers	1
Rear Suspension Material	Steel
Air Adjustable	No
Steering:
Steering Control	Handlebar
Technical Specifications:
Length (ft)	8.17
Width (in/mm)	38.6 / 980.4
Height (in/mm)	43.9 / 1115.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)	66.5 / 1689.1
Length (ft/ft)	8
Length (ft/in)	2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)	668 / 303
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	4.9 / 18.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)	1.95
Seats:
Seat Type	Two-Piece
Adjustable	No
Seat Material	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger
Folding	No
Seat Height (in/mm)	28.1 / 713.7
Number Of Seats	2
Detachable Passenger Seat	Standard
Backrest Type	Detachable
Backrest Location	Passenger
Lumbar Adjustment	No
Grab Rail or Strap	Standard
Exterior:
Frame	Steel
Floor Board Location	Driver
Hand Grips	Standard
Foot Peg Location	Passenger
Adjustable	No
Chain Guard	No
Drive Shaft Guard	No
Fork Guards	Yes
Tank Guard	No
Belt Guard	Yes
Hand Guards	No
Brush Guard	No
Exhaust Guard	Yes
Light Guard	No
Exterior Covers	Standard
Front Fender	Standard
Rear Fender	Standard
Stand Type	Kick
Handlebars	Standard
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation	Standard
Clock	Standard
Trip Odometer	Standard
Speedometer	Standard
Temperature Warning Type	Light
Fuel Level Warning Type	Light
Pricing:
Warranty (Months/Condition)	12 / Limited
Identification:
Generic Type (Primary)	Cruiser
Manufacturer Country	Japan
Introduction Year	2007
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age	16
NADATrimID	30619
Mounts:
Side Case Mount	Standard
Windshield Mounts	Standard
Paint & Finish:
Metallic	No
Glass:
Rearview Mirrors	Standard
Height Adjustable	No
Tinted	No
Height	High
Storage:
Side Case Material	Leather
Number Of Side Cases	2
Location	Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount	Standard
Underseat Storage	Standard
Lockable Storage	Standard
Leather Storage	Standard
Lights:
Halogen Headlight (s)	Standard

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Awesome Cruiser!!!!

By Mark(Owner), Mar. 22, 2009

I traded my 05 v-star 1100 for an '08 v-star 1300 and all I can say is WOW!! What a diference in power! This 1300 kicks butt! Liquid cooled and fuel injected there is no lack of power on this thing for two people. I was looking for a cruiser with performance/power and I found it. What I dont lik... Read Full Review

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v star 1300 T RIDE IT AND YOU WILL BUY IT !!

By matt wilkerson(Owner), Nov. 6, 2008

This bike will do 95 in 3rd gear and flat out smoke alot of larger cc bikes,its watercooled,fuel injected,belt drivin power train is smooth as is the handling,rides 2 up like a dream and still gets alot of looks,i own one and would not hesitate to purchase another,i rode honda,hd,susuki,kawasaki bef... Read Full Review

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V Star 1300 Tourer ... a great SMART choice !!!

By kbRider(Owner), Sep. 5, 2008

You have to RIDE this bike to appreciate what is can do . Handling, cornering, and especially gearing exceeds that of it's smaller but popular V star 650 & 1100 family members. This machine can perform .

Great for around town riding but wait until you get this bike on the highway .

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kick ass bike

Nov. 29, 2008

bike handle great around town and outstanding on the highway.moved to chicago 3 years ago for work from iowa. use this bike to go home to visit friends and famiy all summer long. rides like a dream on highway. 6 hrs round trip to iowa and back. also went to little sturgis in sturgis kentucky in july... Read Full Review

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Wind buffeting

By Bob K(Enthusiast), Jul. 18, 2010

To be fair to yama, as well as other manufactures it needs to be pointed out that excessive buffeting is fairly common among many bikes and can be easily eliminated by installing air deflectors on the forks (they are commonly called "lowers") for maybe $100 out of pocket... Read Full Review

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