The Yamaha V Star 250 motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2024 is length 86.2 in (2,189 mm), width 28 in (711 mm) to 32.1 in (815 mm), height 41.7 in (1,059 mm) to 44.9 in (1,140 mm), wheelbase 58.7 in (1,491 mm), seat height 27 in (686 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha V Star 250 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 width
Overall height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.1% 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 27.5 in (698 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.8 sq ft (1.56 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.7%. 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 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 10.3 in below median |
| Width | 28 in (711 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 8.4 in below median |
| Height | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 5.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 27 in (686 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha V Star 250 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2009 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2010 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2013 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2018 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — |
| 2019 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2020 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2021 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2022 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2023 | 86.2 in (2,189 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 41.7 in (1,059 mm) | 58.7 in (1,491 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha V Star 250 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star 250 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27 in (686 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star 250 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.7 in (1,491 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star 250 a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha V Star 250 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 V Star 250 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86.2 in (2,189 mm), making the Yamaha V Star 250 very compact for its category. 10.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.8 sq ft (1.56 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star 250 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28 in (711 mm) and representative height is 41.7 in (1,059 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha V Star 250 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: decreased from 32.1 in (815 mm) in 2008-2011 to 28 in (711 mm) in 2012-2023, a change of 4.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.