The Yamaha Road Star motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2012 is length 98.4 in (2,499 mm), width 38.6 in (980 mm), height 44.9 in (1,140 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm), seat height 27.9 in (709 mm) to 28 in (711 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha Road Star dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.9 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.6% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 31.9 in (810 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.4 sq ft (2.45 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.6%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 1.9 in above median |
| Width | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Height | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 1.9 in above median |
| Seat height | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha Road Star dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2007 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | — |
| 2008 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2009 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 98.4 in (2,499 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | — | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | — |
Yamaha Road Star dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Road Star seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.9 in (709 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha Road Star have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,689 mm), giving the Yamaha Road Star a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.9 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Road Star have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Yamaha Road Star compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98.4 in (2,499 mm), making the Yamaha Road Star longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.9 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.4 sq ft (2.45 m²).
What do the Yamaha Road Star width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 38.6 in (980 mm) and representative height is 44.9 in (1,140 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha Road Star dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 27.9 in (709 mm) in 2006 to 28 in (711 mm) in 2007, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.