Hipster Editor, Jonny Langston, just finished his press ride of the 2013 V Star 1300 Deluxe. While still on location in Santa Barbara, CA, Jonny held a Google+ video conference with the other MO editors to discuss his first impressions of the bike. Look for Jonny’s full review a few days from now. We plan to utilize this Google+ roundtable format in the future which we’ll be announcing prior to the event so keep an eye out for more of these to come. Continue Reading »

Yamaha has introduced a new 1304cc bagger to its Star Motorcycles lineup. The new 2013 Star V-Star 1300 Deluxe comes with hard luggage, batwing fairing and audio and navigation system but at a impressively low $13,690 price.

Powering the Deluxe is the same 80 ci liquid-cooled V-Twin engine with computer-controlled twin-barrel fuel injection used in the base V-Star 1300 and V-Star Tourer. Power is delivered to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a belt final drive.

The Deluxe model adds a fully-integrated dash and audio system with XM satellite radio, iPod and iPhone connectivity and a Garmin Zumo 665 GPS navigation system. The media system is controlled by a panel located on the left handlebar. Continue Reading »