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Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker - [2013]
This edition of the Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Yamaha XVS 1300 has a 1304cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura - [1984]
The 2013 XVS 1300 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Suzuki GV 700 GL Madura and the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XVS 1300's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1984 Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 | 1984cc.1986 Suzuki GV 1200 GLF Madura | 1986cc.
Weighing in at 293 kgs (645 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin Adventure Sports or the 2024 Honda VT 750 C Shadow Phantom, give or take 50kg.
The 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 - [2025]
In terms of power the 1304cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 72 bhp (53 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 81.8 lb-ft (110.9 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XVS 1300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2008 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic LT has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker.
The 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker has a Power to weight ratio of 245.7 bhp per ton and 279.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 XVS 1300 competing with the 2008 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic LT [270.2 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic LT [270.2 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XVS 1300 generating around 279.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2002 Yamaha XV 1600 A Wild Star [304.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2002 Yamaha XV 1600 A Road Star [304.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.4 secs, this makes the Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker similar in acceleration to the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker S.E. (15.0 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker Bullet Cowl (15.0 secs). This Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker and the 2007 Kawasaki ER-6 n
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.3 secs @ 99 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Kawasaki ER-6 n (13.3 secs) and the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker (13.3 secs).
The 2013 version of the Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker has a maximum speed of 103mph.
Top Speed of the 2013 XVS 1300 equals the 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker then how about a 2008 Honda DN-01 V-Twin (114 mph) and the 1983 Yamaha XV 1000 M (114 mph).
Yamaha RZ 350 LC Limited
Engine Capacity: 347 cc
Top Speed: 114 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.8 secs @ 97 mph
