PRICE $14,299
ENGINE TYPE V Twin
DISPLACEMENT 1304cc
INDUCTION Fuel injection
TRANSMISSION SPEEDS 5
FINAL DRIVE Belt
FRONT BRAKE Dual hydraulic
disc
REAR BRAKE Hydraulic disc
WHEELBASE 66.5-inch/
1689.1mm
SEAT HEIGHT 27.2-inch/
690.9mm
FUEL CAPACITY 4.9 gal/18.5 l
CLAIMED DRY WEIGHT n/a
YAMAHA V STAR 1300 DELUXE
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PRICE $11,899
ENGINE TYPE V Twin
DISPLACEMENT 1304cc
INDUCTION Fuel injection
TRANSMISSION SPEEDS 5
FINAL DRIVE Belt
FRONT BRAKE Hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKE Hydraulic disc
WHEELBASE 68.9-inch/
1750.1mm
SEAT HEIGHT 226.4-inch/
670.6mm
FUEL CAPACITY 4 gal/15.1 l
CLAIMED DRY WEIGHT n/a
YAMAHA STRYKER
WWW.YAMAHAMOTORSPORT.COM
Yamaha drew even
more inspiration from
the chopper side of
the motorcycle gene
pool for the Stryker,
which they bill as
classic chopper styling
with an aggressive
feel. It may have
a raked fork,
but is still
This fully-loaded, 80 cu
in V Twin packs a fork
mounted fairing with
integrated dash and
audio system. The V Star
1300 Deluxe delivers is
what Yamaha describes
as casual full-dress for
the midsize cruiser
rider wanting high-end
features.
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