Yamaha V Star 950 Tourer Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

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

Overall length
95.9 in (2,436 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
39.4 in (1,001 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
42.5 in (1,080 mm) to 52.8 in (1,341 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
66.3 in (1,684 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.5 in (673 mm) to 26.6 in (676 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length95.9 in (2,436 mm)
Observed category range: 87.6 in (2,225 mm) to 106.5 in (2,705 mm)
Width39.4 in (1,001 mm)
Observed category range: 31.7 in (805 mm) to 45.1 in (1,146 mm)
Height52.8 in (1,341 mm)
Observed category range: 43.5 in (1,105 mm) to 61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Wheelbase66.3 in (1,684 mm)
Observed category range: 59.8 in (1,520 mm) to 67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Seat height26.6 in (676 mm)
Observed category range: 26.6 in (676 mm) to 33.3 in (845 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length20th percentile
This model
95.9 in (2,436 mm)
Category median
98.5 in (2,502 mm)
2.6 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Width57th percentile
This model
39.4 in (1,001 mm)
Category median
38.6 in (980 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Height26th percentile
This model
52.8 in (1,341 mm)
Category median
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
6.3 in below the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase25th percentile
This model
66.3 in (1,684 mm)
Category median
66.8 in (1,696 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height2nd percentile
This model
26.6 in (676 mm)
Category median
28 in (712 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

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

Overall height

2009-2012 baseline42.5 in (1,080 mm)
2013-201852.8 in (1,341 mm)10.3 in vs baseline

Seat height

2009-2011 baseline26.5 in (673 mm)
2012-201826.6 in (676 mm)0.1 in vs baseline

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.