CatalogCategoryCruiser Used range$4,000–$8,000 Open recalls0 Best forTouring
Yamaha
V-Star 1300
Yamaha's V-Star 1300 combines a 1,304cc air-cooled V-twin with shaft drive in a mid-size cruiser chassis — a bridge between the entry-level V-Star 650 and a full-dress tourer at 717 lb. Discontinued after 2017, used examples at $5,000–$8,000 offer a big-displacement Japanese shaft-drive cruiser at a price that typically undercuts comparable Harley and Indian alternatives.
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1304cc V twin
Engine
717 lbs
Weight
27.2 in
Seat
$14,299
MSRP
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Rider fit
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Beginner4/10
Commuting6/10
Touring7/10
Off-road0/10
Two-up6/10
Sport2/10
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Known strengths
- Shaft drive eliminates chain maintenance for relaxed ownership
- Liquid-cooled V-twin runs cooler than air-cooled competitors in traffic
- Deluxe trim includes fairing, hard bags, and audio for touring capability
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Common issues
- Discontinued after 2017 with no direct successor in Yamaha's lineup
- Heavy at 717 lb for a mid-size cruiser
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Inspection checklist
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Maintenance notes
- Valve clearance check recommended every 26,600 miles
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- 2017Yamaha's V-Star 1300 combines a 1,304cc air-cooled V-twin with shaft drive in a mid-size cruiser chassis — a bridge between the entry-level V-Star 650 and a full-dress tourer at 717 lb. Discontinued after 2017, used examples at $5,000–$8,000 offer a big-displacement Japanese shaft-drive cruiser at a price that typically undercuts comparable Harley and Indian alternatives.Watch
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Last checked May 24, 2026 through MANUAL.
Configuration
2017 Deluxe
cruiser motorcycle with 1304cc V twin.