The Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight motorcycle dimensions for 2012-2013 is length 101.6 in (2,581 mm), width 43.3 in (1,100 mm), height 43.3 in (1,100 mm), wheelbase 67.5 in (1,715 mm), seat height 27.8 in (706 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm).
Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.8 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.4% 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 34.1 in (866 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 30.6 sq ft (2.84 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9%. 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 | 101.6 in (2,581 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 5.2 in above median |
| Width | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 6.9 in above median |
| Height | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 67.5 in (1,715 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Seat height | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 101.6 in (2,581 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 67.5 in (1,715 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2013 | 101.6 in (2,581 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 67.5 in (1,715 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.8 in (706 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 67.5 in (1,715 mm), giving the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight compact or large?
The representative overall length is 101.6 in (2,581 mm), making the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 5.2 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 30.6 sq ft (2.84 m²).
What do the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 43.3 in (1,100 mm) and representative height is 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha Star Roadliner Midnight 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.