Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2013 is length 97 in (2,464 mm), width 32.7 in (831 mm) to 37.2 in (945 mm), height 43.1 in (1,095 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,646 mm), seat height 27.9 in (709 mm) to 28 in (711 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic dimensions at a glance

Overall length
97 in (2,464 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
32.7 in (831 mm) to 37.2 in (945 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.1 in (1,095 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64.8 in (1,646 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.9 in (709 mm) to 28 in (711 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 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.

Length97 in (2,464 mm)
Observed category range: 80.9 in (2,055 mm) to 102 in (2,591 mm)
Width37.2 in (945 mm)
Observed category range: 28 in (711 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Height43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Observed category range: 41.7 in (1,059 mm) to 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Wheelbase64.8 in (1,646 mm)
Observed category range: 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Seat height27.9 in (709 mm)
Observed category range: 26 in (660 mm) to 30.5 in (775 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 5.1 in (130 mm) to 6.3 in (160 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length57th percentile
This model
97 in (2,464 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 87 comparable Yamaha models.
Width71st percentile
This model
37.2 in (945 mm)
Category median
36.4 in (925 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 84 comparable Yamaha models.
Height30th percentile
This model
43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 82 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase55th percentile
This model
64.8 in (1,646 mm)
Category median
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height59th percentile
This model
27.9 in (709 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
0.1 in above the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance22nd percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 72 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall width

2005 baseline32.7 in (831 mm)
2006-201337.2 in (945 mm)4.5 in vs baseline

Overall height

2005-2007 baseline43.1 in (1,095 mm)
2008-201343.3 in (1,100 mm)0.2 in vs baseline

Seat height

2005-2007 baseline28 in (711 mm)
2008-201327.9 in (709 mm)-0.1 in vs baseline

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

66.8% 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 32.2 in (818 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 25.1 sq ft (2.33 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.5%. 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 97 in (2,464 mm) 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 0.6 in above median
Width 37.2 in (945 mm) 36.4 in (925 mm) 0.8 in above median
Height 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 0.8 in below median
Wheelbase 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 64.6 in (1,640 mm) 0.2 in above median
Seat height 27.9 in (709 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 0.1 in above median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.2 in below median

Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2005 97 in (2,464 mm) 32.7 in (831 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 28 in (711 mm)
2006 97 in (2,464 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 28 in (711 mm)
2007 97 in (2,464 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 28 in (711 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2008 97 in (2,464 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2009 97 in (2,464 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2011 97 in (2,464 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2012 97 in (2,464 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)
2013 97 in (2,464 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.3 in (1,100 mm) 64.8 in (1,646 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic 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 V Star 1100 Classic have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,646 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.8% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.

Is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic compact or large?

The representative overall length is 97 in (2,464 mm), making the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 25.1 sq ft (2.33 m²).

What do the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 37.2 in (945 mm) and representative height is 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: increased from 32.7 in (831 mm) in 2005 to 37.2 in (945 mm) in 2006-2013, a change of 4.5 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.