I just cracked 61,000 miles on my 2016 V Star 1300. It had .2 miles on it when I bought it. I've toured that 1300 Tourer all over North America. I've been pulling a Mini Mate with it this summer. Brilliant performance out of it. Very well pleased. I would have bought another on if they still made it. 4.4 gallons is the effective fuel tank on the 2016. The mostI've ever gotten out of thar was 229.4 miles. 42 MPG is my normal with a heavy throttle when I'm riding in eastern NC close to the ocean. In the mountains liaded for a 60 day trip I have pulled 51-52 MPG out of it regularly.
I'm 5'8" I swapped out the handle bars with a Royal Star Deluxe - Much better. Felt like I was reaching too far forward before that. Much more comfortable reach and riding position. Didn't have to swap any cables. I did have to purchase new grips. Swapped out the OEM seat for a Mustang seat with the driver back rest! Highly recommend. Also, purchased a COBRA slip on and removed the baffle. OEM exhaust sounded like George Jetson's space ship. I love it!
Proud owner of first year 2007 inception, changed out original cans for black cobra 2into1 pipe and power commander. Still love it in 2022. And it’s a good unique looking cruiser…looks batmobile like to me. You did a good fair review on it.
I made a trip with a couple of friends from Florida to Grand Canyon and what you said about passing another on 5th gear response it is absolutely awesome. During the pass over Muley Point the road was very rough and Dugway road the suspension worked perfectly fine, missed the dark side tire as I have on the Shadow's rear tire to experience on the mountains for curves and turns. What I like the most is the comfortable seat and handle bar. Expecting to replace the spark plugs for Iridium and see its behavior on the next ride. Love the Yamaha 1300 V Star
I got a 2007 1300 V-Star Raven with 4,000 miles on it for $3,200 a month ago and Love It !!!!! I have never driven a Crusier" Hog"before. I actually like it better than my Honda Goldwing..... Go Yamaha !!!!!
Did yours have the hard bags on it? Or a fairing/windshield? Just wondering. I just bought an 07, 8k miles black with hard bags and a black batwing fairing for 4k
I have one, I like it, feels about as capable as my Yamaha Stratoliner 1900, but its easier to push around and slow speed maneuver partly due to the lower seat, Stratoliner is 820-840 lbs, the Vstar is like a vacation is some ways, but I'd like thicker handle bars like on my Stratoliner
I will just say that I find the brakes to be as good as any I’ve ever had. And the stock touring bags are basically second to none in ease of use. Bike handles 2up well. Have to feel back there at times to make sure I didn’t forget my wife. The only thing that I’ve found impossible to cure on this bike is helmet buffeting with the windshield on, no matter how tall it is, or with fork deflectors. So I ride without.
Cant speak to the strat, but I owned a Raider. Raider is more stylish but you pay for that front wheel with really heavy steering. They got more displacement and are probably faster, but in this class of bike overall speed is sort of moot. All these bikes pass great on the highway
I'm a little over 50 years old with a 30" inseam. Haven't ridden in a decade. Last rode a 1978 Honda CB750K. Looking between A Vulcan 900, 1500 and V-Star 1300. Concerned about the size and cornering with the 1300. Do you think this bike might be OK or would the Vulcan 900 be better size for my experience and height?
The 1300 is a heavy bike. Its comfortable and fairly low. The 900 will be easier to maneuver but less fun holding 80mph all day. Just depends on what you plan on doing with it
@@octavio9648actually vn900 is quite heavy. Not much different to the yamaha 1300 v Star. If you want a low and light VN then consider the VN800. Much lighter than the 900.
The 1,854 cc V-Twin is a push-rod motor, much different than the other V-Stars. I have owned a Roadliner, a Bolt and just got a 1300 touring. The Roadliner's 1,854 Twin, is a different animal all together.
I went with the Royal Star instead of the V Star. I didn't like clunky gearing and second gear is too tall for low speed. It did have plenty of power and rode smooth on the highway, so if those other things don't bother you then it's a great value for what you get.
I love my 2015 1300cc v-star, 85mph jumpy? I disagree buddy 85mph it’s my v-star’s sweet spot, my son n I go on rides he’s got a Raider we are in love with Yamahas
I've been riding since 1982 why all the pigeon holing of Riding styles. Big bikes. Sport tours are for dads since when when I was 18 I tore the Eastern seaboard with a full fairing and a goldwing. There's certain bikes for certain disciplines and techniques. When you're 18. You want the same comfort as you do when you're 80. Maybe you can tolerate more, but you'd certainly like to have more.
Fuel injection is a huge plus, more power, smoother delivery. The XV in my opinion is a better looking bike, but mechanically the VStar is a completely different thing. Like a 69 mustang vs '09 mustang
I just bought a beautiful 2007 v star 1300. I love it! Thanks for your review.
Been riding over 30yrs best bike I’ve ever owned , Yamaha should have never stopped making them
They are supposedly "dad" bikes?
I just cracked 61,000 miles on my 2016 V Star 1300. It had .2 miles on it when I bought it. I've toured that 1300 Tourer all over North America. I've been pulling a Mini Mate with it this summer. Brilliant performance out of it. Very well pleased. I would have bought another on if they still made it.
4.4 gallons is the effective fuel tank on the 2016. The mostI've ever gotten out of thar was 229.4 miles. 42 MPG is my normal with a heavy throttle when I'm riding in eastern NC close to the ocean. In the mountains liaded for a 60 day trip I have pulled 51-52 MPG out of it regularly.
I'm 5'8" I swapped out the handle bars with a Royal Star Deluxe - Much better. Felt like I was reaching too far forward before that. Much more comfortable reach and riding position. Didn't have to swap any cables. I did have to purchase new grips. Swapped out the OEM seat for a Mustang seat with the driver back rest! Highly recommend. Also, purchased a COBRA slip on and removed the baffle. OEM exhaust sounded like George Jetson's space ship. I love it!
Proud owner of first year 2007 inception, changed out original cans for black cobra 2into1 pipe and power commander. Still love it in 2022. And it’s a good unique looking cruiser…looks batmobile like to me. You did a good fair review on it.
Have one and STILL love it!
I made a trip with a couple of friends from Florida to Grand Canyon and what you said about passing another on 5th gear response it is absolutely awesome. During the pass over Muley Point the road was very rough and Dugway road the suspension worked perfectly fine, missed the dark side tire as I have on the Shadow's rear tire to experience on the mountains for curves and turns. What I like the most is the comfortable seat and handle bar. Expecting to replace the spark plugs for Iridium and see its behavior on the next ride. Love the Yamaha 1300 V Star
I got a 2007 1300 V-Star Raven with 4,000 miles on it for $3,200 a month ago and Love It !!!!! I have never driven a Crusier" Hog"before. I actually like it better than my Honda Goldwing..... Go Yamaha !!!!!
Did yours have the hard bags on it? Or a fairing/windshield? Just wondering. I just bought an 07, 8k miles black with hard bags and a black batwing fairing for 4k
I have one, I like it, feels about as capable as my Yamaha Stratoliner 1900, but its easier to push around and slow speed maneuver partly due to the lower seat, Stratoliner is 820-840 lbs, the Vstar is like a vacation is some ways, but I'd like thicker handle bars like on my Stratoliner
I've rung up all the speedometer had to offer before. Still super smooth and stable.
The 1100 is slower than the 950. Great channel!
I will just say that I find the brakes to be as good as any I’ve ever had. And the stock touring bags are basically second to none in ease of use. Bike handles 2up well. Have to feel back there at times to make sure I didn’t forget my wife. The only thing that I’ve found impossible to cure on this bike is helmet buffeting with the windshield on, no matter how tall it is, or with fork deflectors. So I ride without.
I have had mine at almost 100 no issues.
I have the 1300 and am thinking about a stratoliner or raider. Have you ridden them since this video? how do they compare power and handling wise?
Cant speak to the strat, but I owned a Raider. Raider is more stylish but you pay for that front wheel with really heavy steering. They got more displacement and are probably faster, but in this class of bike overall speed is sort of moot. All these bikes pass great on the highway
@@Makswerks1 Thanks for your opinion MaksWerks!
I'm a little over 50 years old with a 30" inseam. Haven't ridden in a decade. Last rode a 1978 Honda CB750K. Looking between A Vulcan 900, 1500 and V-Star 1300. Concerned about the size and cornering with the 1300. Do you think this bike might be OK or would the Vulcan 900 be better size for my experience and height?
The 1300 is a heavy bike. Its comfortable and fairly low. The 900 will be easier to maneuver but less fun holding 80mph all day. Just depends on what you plan on doing with it
@@Makswerks1 Thanks a lot man! I really appreciate the info!
@@octavio9648actually vn900 is quite heavy. Not much different to the yamaha 1300 v Star. If you want a low and light VN then consider the VN800. Much lighter than the 900.
The 1,854 cc V-Twin is a push-rod motor, much different than the other V-Stars.
I have owned a Roadliner, a Bolt and just got a 1300 touring.
The Roadliner's 1,854 Twin, is a different animal all together.
7:30 I have this exact bike. I get 210 miles easily out of each tank. You can go 40 miles with the low fuel light on.
Was wondering how you get from the clock to the mileage...
looking to upgrade my v star 650 to a 1300 do u say this would be worthy of a upgrade
yes
Bigdaddylove83 absolutely! I had an 82 Virago and just bought a brand new 2015 V Star 1300 Tourer
Yes!
I had the vstar 650, I upgraded to a 1300 it's totally worth it. Big difference.
I started out with a 650. Got my license and went strait to the 1300 best buy ever
I went with the Royal Star instead of the V Star. I didn't like clunky gearing and second gear is too tall for low speed. It did have plenty of power and rode smooth on the highway, so if those other things don't bother you then it's a great value for what you get.
I love my 2015 1300cc v-star, 85mph jumpy? I disagree buddy 85mph it’s my v-star’s sweet spot, my son n I go on rides he’s got a Raider we are in love with Yamahas
I have a 2012 1300 love it.
I've been riding since 1982 why all the pigeon holing of Riding styles. Big bikes. Sport tours are for dads since when when I was 18 I tore the Eastern seaboard with a full fairing and a goldwing. There's certain bikes for certain disciplines and techniques. When you're 18. You want the same comfort as you do when you're 80. Maybe you can tolerate more, but you'd certainly like to have more.
How do you compare this motorcycle with virago xv1100?
Fuel injection is a huge plus, more power, smoother delivery. The XV in my opinion is a better looking bike, but mechanically the VStar is a completely different thing. Like a 69 mustang vs '09 mustang
@@Makswerks1 thanks for your reply. Being a lighter bike is xv1100 torque comparable to xvs1300 ? I have an xv750 and thinking to upgrade .
1300 is better .@@saitohhajime83
Low speed jerkiness = loose drive belt?
Geared to high.
The best thing is no-one wants to steal my yamaha 1300 tourer.
Would you ever consider in buying another buell. Miss the buell vids.
I wouldn't mind throwing a leg over an 1190SX :)
Would not mind you doing a review on it . \(°÷°)/ :]
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haha. i wish hoping would make it so.
I jumped on a Stateline after a Warrior. Shoulda got this
Not 1800 but 1600 0r 1700 Road Star
The 1800 is the roadstar
No 900..950cc
Bro your just babbling