Yamaha Road Star Silverado S Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha Road Star Silverado S motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2016 is length 98.4 in (2,499 mm), width 38.6 in (980 mm), height 59.1 in (1,501 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm), seat height 27.9 in (709 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha Road Star Silverado S dimensions at a glance

Overall length
98.4 in (2,499 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
38.6 in (980 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
66.5 in (1,689 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.9 in (709 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Observed category range: 87.6 in (2,225 mm) to 106.5 in (2,705 mm)
Width38.6 in (980 mm)
Observed category range: 31.7 in (805 mm) to 45.1 in (1,146 mm)
Height59.1 in (1,501 mm)
Observed category range: 43.5 in (1,105 mm) to 61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Wheelbase66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Observed category range: 59.8 in (1,520 mm) to 67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Seat height27.9 in (709 mm)
Observed category range: 26.6 in (676 mm) to 33.3 in (845 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (124 mm) to 7.5 in (190 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length45th percentile
This model
98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Category median
98.5 in (2,502 mm)
0.1 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Width45th percentile
This model
38.6 in (980 mm)
Category median
38.6 in (980 mm)
About the same as the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Height52nd percentile
This model
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
Category median
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
About the same as the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase39th percentile
This model
66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Category median
66.8 in (1,696 mm)
0.3 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height43rd percentile
This model
27.9 in (709 mm)
Category median
28 in (712 mm)
0.1 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance41st percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 11 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

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) 98.5 in (2,502 mm) 0.1 in below median
Width 38.6 in (980 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) About the same as median
Height 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) About the same as median
Wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 66.8 in (1,696 mm) 0.3 in below median
Seat height 27.9 in (709 mm) 28 in (712 mm) 0.1 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha Road Star Silverado S dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2008 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 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) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm)
2010 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2011 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2012 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2013 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2014 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2015 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2016 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha Road Star Silverado S dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 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 below the category median.

Does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,689 mm), giving the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S 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 Silverado S compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.4 in (2,499 mm), making the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.4 sq ft (2.45 m²).

What do the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 38.6 in (980 mm) and representative height is 59.1 in (1,501 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Yamaha Road Star Silverado S dimensions change much by year?

Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.