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 »

Star Motorcycles is giving away this customized V Star 950 to one lucky motorcycle enthusiast. The sweepstakes runs from April 16th to November 1, 2012. Entering to win entails nothing more than submitting your contact information at starmotorcycles.com/vstar905sweepstakes.

The custom V Star 950 is the product of Chris Hagest of Low and Mean in Lake Havasu, AZ. Hagest and his team deconstructed a stock V Star 950 and using their ingenuity and creativity combined available Star accessories with components from Leo Vince exhaust, Ride Right wheels, Burley bars, Platinum air ride suspension, Radiantz LED lighting and covered the bodywork in a stunning custom paint scheme.

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Yamaha revealed the first 2012 models from its Star Motorcycles brand of cruisers, the V Star 950 and V Star 950 Tourer.

The 2012 V Star 950 (and the more touring-oriented V Star 950 Tourer) is powered by a fuel-injected air-cooled 942cc 60 degree V-Twin engine with a five-speed transmission. Yamaha estimates fuel economy at 47 mpg from the 4.5 gallon tank.

Billed as entry-level cruiser, the V Star 950 offers a low 26.6-inch seat height. Front suspension is provided by 41mm forks while the rear uses a bottom-link-type monocross shock. Brakes consist of a 320mm front and a 298mm rear disc.

The 2012 V Star 950 has a claimed weight of 613 pounds. Available in Liquid Silver and Candy Red, it retails at $8490. The V Star Tourer adds a windshield, leather-wrapped hard saddlebags and a passenger backrest. With a claimed weight of 657 pounds, the 2012 V Star Tourer is available for $9,490 in Raven and Impact Blue.

Visit our 2012 V Star 950 and V Star 950 Tourer gallery for more pictures.

Press release after the jump.

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