Yamaha XVS1300
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
|---|---|
| Also called | XVS 1300 A Midnight Star, XVS 1300A Midnight Star, XVS1300 CFD, XVS1300A Midnight Star, XVS1300 Custom, XVS1300 A |
| Production | 2007 - 2018 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 100.0mm x 83.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horse Power | 70.54 HP (52.6 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Torque | 75.97 ft/lbs (103.0 Nm) @ 3000RPM |
| Ignition type | tci: transistor controlled ignition |
| Battery | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: belt |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm telescopic fork Rear: single shock |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. hydraulic. Rear: single disc. hydraulic. |
| Front Tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 170/70-16 |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 inches (1689 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 97.99 inches (2489 mm) W 39.41 inches (1001 mm) H 45.12 inches (1146 mm) |
| Seat height | 27.2 inches (691 mm) |
| Weight | 623.91 pounds (283.0 Kg) (dry), 304.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.9 Gallon (18.55 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 0.98 Gallon (3.70 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.60 litres/100 km (17.9 km/l or 42.00 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Yamaha XVS1300 A was a v2, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Yamaha between 2007 and 2018. Max torque was 75.97 ft/lbs (103.0 Nm) @ 3000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 70.54 HP (52.6 KW) @ 5500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 100.0mm bore x 83.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1304.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the multiple-disc coil spring, wet.
Chassis
It came with a 130/90-16 front tire and a 170/70-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. hydraulic. in the front and a single disc. hydraulic. in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a single shock. The XVS1300 A was fitted with a 4.9 Gallon (18.55 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 623.91 pounds (283.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 66.5 inches (1689 mm) long.
2013 Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star
If the 1854cc Midnight Star is a bit overkill for you, or if you're on a tighter budget, but would still throw a leg over some awesome Yamaha cruiser machinery, maybe you should be looking into the 2013 XVS1300A Midnight Star. Boasting the same might looks and commanding neo-streamline cruiser design, the smaller Midnight Star packs in a smaller v-twin power plant in a more maneuverable and less intimidating motorcycle.
Drawing its cues from the 30s' cruisers and proudly displaying a long and low chassis, the 2012 XVS1300A Midnight Star offers a laid back riding stance with a modern approach to power and torque deployment. For relaxed riding up mountain roads or fierce acceleration on the highway, the 2012 Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star has all it needs.