Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster. 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 Speedmaster: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha V-star 1300
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
109 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
308 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
109 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated)
177 km/h
Weight
308 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L)
5.5 L/100km or 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
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 Speedmaster
8.0/10
"The cruiser that doesn't embarrass you at a twisty road."
Pros
+Torquey twin, effortless pulling
+Premium build quality throughout
+Comfortable genuine two-up capability
Cons
−Belt drive needs regular inspection
−Awkward ergonomics for tall riders
−Early TBW software gremlins
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