The Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2013 is length 97 in (2,464 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 Silverado 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
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.
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 |
| 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 Silverado dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | — |
| 2006 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | — |
| 2007 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2008 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2009 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2011 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2012 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2013 | 97 in (2,464 mm) | — | — | 64.8 in (1,646 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado 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 Silverado have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,646 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado 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 Silverado 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 Silverado compact or large?
The representative overall length is 97 in (2,464 mm), making the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.6 in above the category median.
Did the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 27.9 in (709 mm) in 2005-2006 to 28 in (711 mm) in 2007, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado?
The main listed figures are overall length 97 in (2,464 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,646 mm), seat height 27.9 in (709 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.