The Yamaha V Star Classic 650 motorcycle dimensions for 2005 is length 96.5 in (2,451 mm), width 36.6 in (930 mm), height 43.5 in (1,105 mm), wheelbase 64 in (1,626 mm), and the seat height 27.9 in (709 mm).
Yamaha V Star Classic 650 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.9 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.3% 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 32.5 in (825 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 24.5 sq ft (2.28 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 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 15 in above median |
| Width | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 6.1 in above median |
| Height | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 8.9 in above median |
| Seat height | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
Yamaha V Star Classic 650 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | — |
Yamaha V Star Classic 650 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.9 in (709 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.3 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64 in (1,626 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 8.9 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.3% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 96.5 in (2,451 mm), making the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 15 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24.5 sq ft (2.28 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star Classic 650 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.6 in (930 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is around typical category height.