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Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer - [2007]
This edition of the Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.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 2007 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 323 kgs (712 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer in the same weight category as the 2024 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto or the 2022 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing Tour Auto, give or take 50kg.
The 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 1304cc 8 valve Horizontal In-Line 2 cylinder engine produces 70 bhp (52 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 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 [73.0 lb-ft (99.1 Nm) @ 7700 rpm] and the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE [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 2015 Honda CBR 500 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer.
The 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer has a Power to weight ratio of 216.7 bhp per ton and 253.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 XVS 1300 competing with the 2015 Honda CBR 500 R [241.7 bhp\ton] and the 2013 Honda CBR 500 R [241.7 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 253.2 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 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 600 SRAD [278.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 2002 Suzuki GSX-R 600 Telefonica Replica [278.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 17.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.4 secs, this makes the Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer similar in acceleration to the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer (17.1 secs) and the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer (17.1 secs). This Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer 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 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer and the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe
When talking about the performance of the 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.2 secs @ 100 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2013 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Deluxe (13.2 secs) and the 1981 Yamaha XV 1000 TR1 (13.2 secs).
The 2007 version of the Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer has a maximum speed of 126mph.
Top Speed of the 2007 XVS 1300 equals the 1994 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana Final Edition
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star Tourer then how about a 1994 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana Final Edition (137 mph) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana (137 mph).
