Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Triumph Bonneville America
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Triumph Bonneville America. 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. Triumph Bonneville America: 61 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha V-star 1300
Triumph Bonneville America
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
61 hp
Torque (Nm)
109 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
308 kg
231 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
61 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Torque
109 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
308 kg (wet/curb weight)
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Triumph Bonneville America
7.8/10
"An underrated used cruiser that punches well above its price point."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues pre-2008
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Limited wind protection
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