YMA is excited to announce two additions to its comprehensive Star cruiser lineup with the release of the XV1900AT and XVS1300AT Star Tourers.

The new models are based on their existing standard model verison but with the addition of genuine Yamaha hard luggage, backrest and touring windscreen.

XV1900AT Star Tourer

The new Star Tourer offers neo-streamline style with the ability to cruise long distances in comfort. With max torque reached at just 2500rpm, the Star Tourer lopes along totally unstressed on a whiff of throttle.

Long distance trips are devoured thanks to the additional touring capability offered by the screen, luggage and backrest combined with a sweet handling aluminium chassis and sculpted seat. The XV1900AT is also fitted with low and wide full comfort touring handlebars.

The new model focuses the spotlight on Yamaha's Star cruiser range of motorcycles that feature industry leading performance, reliability and quality.

One of the most important features of the 1854cc engine is its feeling of direct and instant power, and the design of the cylinder heads and pistons play a major role. Two spark plugs per cylinder ensures instant combustion, while the 4-valve compression head and pent roof combustion chamber give high levels of gas-flow efficiency.

When you're on a road trip, and cruising cross country for hours of uninterrupted riding pleasure, comfort is important. The XV1900AT has been designed to cut out vibration, with balancers on both sides of the engine, while allowing the sensual pulse that lets the rider feel the engine working.

Neo-streamline design, including the seamless fuel tank, gives the Star Tourer a completely distinctive look. And that all-new long and low aluminium frame provides great looks and great handling too, thanks to near 50/50 weight distribution on the front and rear wheels. Rich, lustrous paint covers the steel fenders for that authentic old school look.

The Star Tourer is a unique motorcycle that provides a thrilling riding experience. And for owners who want to stand out from the crowd even further, the Star Accessory catalogue provides an Aladdin's Cave of bolt-on goodies. Owners will really be able to fire their imaginations and add to the lustrous Raven paint job.

The Star Tourer kit comprises the following and is valued at:

The good news is the XV1900AT Star Tourer is priced at RRP $24,099 inc GST, which is equivalent to the old standard price – meaning the touring equipment valued at $3807 above is supplied FOC compared to the previous standad model.

Note also now the standard model XV1900A, is now reduced to RRP $21,499 inc GST.

Key features:

• The XV1900AT Star Tourer gets chrome switchgear, front brake and clutch master cylinders and levers, belt guard, fork and fork covers, handlebar clamps, shifter, front pulley cover, various engine covers, rear fender stay and polished wheels.
• A pair of streamlined leather-covered, locking, hard sidebags, an adjustable, quick-detachable windshield and a quick-detachable passenger backrest make the Star Tourer excellent for long hauls and short trips.
• New long and low touring handlebars
• Powerful and beautiful 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled, pushrod V-twin produces great thrust at any speed.
• Twin-bore downdraft electronic fuel injection ensures optimum engine efï¬ciency and throttle response in the widest possible range of conditions.
• Neo-streamline design, gives the Star Tourer a completely distinctive look.
• Long and low aluminium frame provides great looks and light handling unlike any other full-size cruiser, thanks to near 50/50 weight distribution on the front and rear wheels.
• A sculpted seat makes the Star Tourer an excellent place to sit on long rides.

Engine features:

• 113-cubic-inch (1854cc) air-cooled, pushrod 48-degree V-twin has massive looks and performance.
• Four pushrod-activated valves and two spark plugs per cylinder provide optimum combustion efficiency along with classically beautiful engine architecture.
• Ceramic-composite plated cylinders for superior heat dissipation with forged pistons cooled by oil jets. Provides outstanding reliability and longer engine life.
• 9.48:1 compression ratio and aggressive cam timing increase power output across the board.
• Computer-controlled, twin-bore, fuel injection monitors multiple engine parameters to calculate perfect mixture under all conditions; wide-angle 12-hole fuel injectors provide excellent atomisation.
• Exhaust Ultimate Power valve (EXUP®) inside the two-into-one exhaust system boosts torque.
• Special custom-machining of the cooling fin edges gives a jewel-like appearance to the engine as light hits it from different angles.
• 3300 rpm at 75 mph gives some idea of the Star Tourer's power and cruisability. Maximum torque is reached at only 2500 rpm.

Chassis/suspension features:

• Aluminium frame is light, rigid, and requires few welds for a smooth, clean look. A light, Controlled-Fill die-cast swingarm complements the bike's streamline style and reduces unsprung weight for great handling.
• 46mm fork tubes serve up an excellent ride and a sweet appearance.
• A tucked-out-of-sight single shock with adjustable spring preload out back provides a smooth ride under varying loads.
• A thick, richly chromed handlebar in chrome clamps carries the switchgear wiring on the inside.
• Flangeless, teardrop fuel tank carries a full 17 litres of fuel.
• Polished 12-spoke wheels evoke a thick spoke look, but carry modern tubeless radial tyres; a 130/70-18 front and a fat, 190/60-17 rear for excellent grip.
• Chrome front brake master cylinder with integrated lever operates a pair of 298mm front discs squeezed by strong monobloc calipers for excellent power, feel, and great style.
• Strong-and-light belt final drive routes power smoothly and efficiently to the rear wheel.
• Floating floorboards and an adjustable heel/toe shifter help provide a comfortable, low-effort ride.

Additional features:

• Position beams within the main headlight housing provide great visibility.
• Left-thumb operated high-beam switch, and right-thumb activated accessory driving light switch for great visibility.
• Classic clock-style instrumentation complements the Star Tourer's neo-retro look and contains analog speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge, along with twin digital tripmeters and odometer.
• Bright multireflector headlight, LED taillight and amber turn signals behind clear lenses give a custom look.
• Leather-covered, locking, hard sidebags, a quick-removable windshield that locks into place and a locking, quick-detachable passenger backrest provide security.
• Sidebags detach easily for cleaning.

XVS1300AT Star Tourer
The practical 1300 Star Tourer is set for two-up long distance trips - the sort of journeys that are tailor made for the its smooth power delivery and sweet handling chassis. The new model focuses the spotlight on Yamaha’s Star cruiser range of motorcycles that feature industry leading performance, reliability and quality.

The XVS1300AT creatively mixes modern and classic styling for a sportier, hot-rod-inspired ride bursting with 80 cubic inches of awesome V-twin pulse. The 1304cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 60 degree V-twin features four valves per cylinder, roller rocker arms and dual crankshaft balancers to produce smooth yet meaty power… a combination of classic V-twin rumble with vibe-free performance at high revs.

Computer-controlled twin-barrel fuel injection provides optimal mixture whatever the temperature or altitude. A sly cooling system routes liquid through hidden hoses and internal engine passages for air-cooled looks and liquid-cooled performance. Similarly, the spin-on oil filter is easy to get to, but tucked out of sight for clean, pure looks.

The steel chassis gets 48 percent of the bike’s weight on the front tyre, and has four solid engine mounts - including one atop the front cylinder head - for maximum rigidity and quick, light handling and manoeuvrability. The stylish and beautifully tapered braced steel swingarm combines handling stability with eye-catching Neo- Streamline design.

The smooth flow design influence also yields a clean, flangeless fuel tank design and stylised two-into-one exhaust, giving the V-Star 1300 that distinctive Star look. The authentic cruiser features like belt drive, full sized floorboards and steel fenders open up the customisation possibilities and ensure it’ll be hard to remain anonymous.

The Star Tourer kit is just the beginning, because there is a whole range of Yamaha genuine accessories to choose from. Owners will really be able to fire their imaginations and add to the lustrous Raven paint job with red pinstripe highlights.

More great news in that this new model will retail for just RRP $18,299 inc GST which includes the Star Tourer kit valued at $3453.15. Meanwhile, the price of the standard XVS1300A was $17,299. But the base model is now also excellent value and is repriced at RRP $15,999 inc GST.

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