Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Yamaha V-star 1300
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Yamaha V-star 1300. Yamaha Stryker 1300: 67 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 299 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 1300: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 308 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Stryker 1300
Yamaha V-star 1300
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
109 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
299 kg
308 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
Torque
106 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
109 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha)
175 km/h (estimated)
Weight
299 kg (wet/curb weight)
308 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Stryker 1300
7.5/10
"Underrated, stylish cruiser offering serious value for savvy used buyers."
Pros
+Torquey, accessible low-end power
+Low seat, beginner friendly
+Bulletproof fuel injection
Cons
−Rear shock wears quickly
−Zero touring capability
−Fork seals leak with age
Yamaha V-star 1300
7.5/10
"Reliable, underrated shaft-drive cruiser offering genuine bang for used-bike money."
Pros
+Shaft drive, zero chain fuss
+Strong usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof Yamaha reliability record
Cons
−Stock seat punishes after miles
−Crowds taller riders noticeably
−Fork seals fail early
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