| Attribute | Yamaha V Star 1300 2012 × | Yamaha XVS 1300A Midnight Star × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2010 |
| Make | Yamaha | Yamaha |
| Model | Yamaha V Star 1300 | Yamaha XVS 1300A Midnight Star |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection |
| Engine details | 60-degree V-twin. Ceramic composite cylinder sleeves contain 100mm forged pistons. Hydraulic cam chain tensioner. | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1311.1 | 1,304 |
| Power (kw) | - | 52.4 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5.6 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | 100 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 129.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Emission details | Oxygen sensor and catalyst | - |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | TCI |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet | Wet, multiple-disc coil spring |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hudraulic | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 298 | 298 |
| Frame type | Double Cradle | Double cradle |
| Front tyre | 130/90-M16 | 130/90-M16 |
| Rear tyre | 170/70-B16 | 170/70-B16 |
| Wheels | 7-spoke aluminum | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 135 | 135 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 109 | 110 |
| Trail (mm) | 102 | 145 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,689 | 1,690 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 303 | 303 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,146 | 1,115 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,489 | 2,490 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,001 | 980 |
| Seat height (mm) | 691 | 715 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 145 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.55 | 18.5 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 3.7 |