The Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2018 is length 95.9 in (2,436 mm), width 39.4 in (1,001 mm), height 42.5 in (1,080 mm) to 52.8 in (1,341 mm), wheelbase 66.3 in (1,684 mm), and the seat height 26.5 in (673 mm) to 26.6 in (676 mm).
Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer 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 height
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 26.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.1% 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 29.6 in (752 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.2 sq ft (2.44 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 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 98.5 in (2,502 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Width | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Height | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 59.1 in (1,501 mm) | 6.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 66.8 in (1,696 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 26.6 in (676 mm) | 28 in (712 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.5 in (673 mm) | — |
| 2010 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.5 in (673 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.5 in (673 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2013 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | — | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | — | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | — | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2018 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | — | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.6 in (676 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.3 in (1,684 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 95.9 in (2,436 mm), making the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.2 sq ft (2.44 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.4 in (1,001 mm) and representative height is 52.8 in (1,341 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 42.5 in (1,080 mm) in 2009-2012 to 52.8 in (1,341 mm) in 2013-2018, a change of 10.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.