is the the begining of the end & things to come

[midnightrider1300]

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2012/09/md-first-look-star-v-star-1300-deluxe/

[gibvel]

Seriously, I hope not!!

[etcswjoe]

Looks almost like the one I photoshoped minus the trunk

[bongobobny]

A bat wing fairing even...

[twigg]

I know that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but that is one of the ugliest motorcycles I have seen in quite some time.

[RandyR]

I think Dragonrider/Lewis has his up forsale if anyone wants one. Now that he's gone to a trike.

[steamer]

I believe its a peek at the future. Its to small to be a serious long range touring bike...but don't be surprised if you see them install a trunk and all the electronics on a large frame, big bore v twin bagger.

[Kirby]

"Mid size" must mean length,width, height, and weight because we're already riding a 1300 CC four banger! This doesn't even come close. I agree, this one's just fugly!

[Brenda H]

I know that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but that is one of the ugliest motorcycles I have seen in quite some time.

 

:sign yeah that:

 

I'll take ANY RS over that bike!!

[hunter 1500]

The frame looks a lot like the RSTD frame. I like it and think it will be a good seller. They already have the Venture and the Strato deluxe and I think this fills a nitch that needed filling.

[eazyduzzit]

I like it. I'm glad they're at least making an attempt at a new tourer.

[The Marshal]

My .02

 

I think it is a great idea.

I started with an '07 V*1300. It was a great bike. The FI was fantastic. Blip the starter and you are ready to roll. I would have really loved to have had a fairing on it. In fact, I might even have kept it, if it had one.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my 2007 RSTD that I moved up to.

 

But the V*1300 was a good, slow speed handling bike, and easy to push around.

[Stanman]

Sure the fairing has changed a bit, but in my opinion other than the engine and no trunk, its not that much different than an RSV. Its the same basic concept with fork mounted fairing, which I personally do not like the looks of. As another member already stated, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder".