The Yamaha V Star 1300 motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2017 is length 98 in (2,489 mm) to 98 in (2,490 mm), width 38.6 in (980 mm) to 39.4 in (1,001 mm), height 43.9 in (1,115 mm) to 45.1 in (1,146 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm) to 66.5 in (1,690 mm), and the seat height 27.2 in (691 mm) to 28.1 in (714 mm).
Yamaha V Star 1300 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.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.2 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.9% 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 31.5 in (800 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 in (2,489 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 1.5 in above median |
| Width | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Height | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 1.9 in above median |
| Seat height | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Yamaha V Star 1300 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | — | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2008 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2009 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2013 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 45.1 in (1,146 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
Yamaha V Star 1300 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star 1300 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.2 in (691 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star 1300 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,689 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star 1300 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.9 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha V Star 1300 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98 in (2,489 mm), making the Yamaha V Star 1300 longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star 1300 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.4 in (1,001 mm) and representative height is 45.1 in (1,146 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha V Star 1300 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 43.9 in (1,115 mm) in 2008, 2009, 2011 to 45.1 in (1,146 mm) in 2012-2017, a change of 1.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.