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Review |
2013 Star V Star 1300 Deluxe |
Available Colors |
Deep Blue |
The 2013 V Star 1300 Deluxe has a starting MSRP of $13 690 right in line with expectations for a member of the class of cruisers the average price is $13 250 A 12-month factory warranty from Star helps protect new buyers |
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Price MSRP |
13690 |
Factory Warranty Length |
13690 |
This bike has a liquid-cooled 1304cc V-twin engine Fuel injection makes for effortless cold starts and smooth power delivery The 9 5:1 compression ratio is just about average relative to all 2013 cruisers A higher compression ratio is desirable because it means an engine can do the same amount of work with less fuel leading to increased efficiency and power for a given engine size the only downside is that using low octane fuel can damage the engine A cylinder bore and stroke of 100 x 83mm makes this motor oversquare: the bore width of the cylinder is greater than its stroke length Oversquare engines excel at revving high and producing a lot of power for their displacement at the expense of low-end torque |
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Displacement |
1304 |
Compression Ratio |
1304 |
The average 2013 motorcycle gets a combined 42 miles per gallon The V Star 1300 Deluxe is right on par with the norm at 42 MPG |
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Combined Gas Mileage |
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The wheelbase measures in at 66 5 inches longer than average in this segment A seat height of 27 2 inches is 3 70 inches lower than the average motorcycles making it ideal for shorter riders |
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Seat Height |
27.2 |
Wheelbase |
66.5 inches |
Engine Configuration |
V-twin Compare V-twin Motorcycles |
Cooling System |
Liquid-cooled |
Valvetrain |
SOHC 4 valves per cylinder |
Bore amp; Stroke |
100.0 mm x 83.0 mm |
Ignition |
TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
Fuel System |
Fuel injection |
Fuel Capacity |
4.9 gallons |
Transmission |
5-speed; multiplate wet clutch |
Final Drive |
Belt |
Frame |
Double Cradle |
Front Suspension |
41mm Telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension |
Single shock |
Front Travel |
5.3 inches |
Rear Travel |
4.3 inches |
Front Brake |
Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm |
Rear Brake |
Hydraulic disc, 298mm |
Front Tire Size |
130/90-16M/C 67H |
Rear Tire Size |
170/70B-16M/C 75H |
Front Wheel Type |
7-spoke aluminum |
Rear Wheel Type |
7-spoke aluminum |