Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2017 is length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), width 34.6 in (880 mm), height 42.3 in (1,075 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), and the seat height 28 in (710 mm).

Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom dimensions at a glance

Overall length
92.1 in (2,340 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
34.6 in (880 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
42.3 in (1,075 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
63.4 in (1,610 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28 in (710 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.

Length92.1 in (2,340 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 104.5 in (2,654 mm)
Width34.6 in (880 mm)
Observed category range: 20.9 in (530 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height42.3 in (1,075 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.1 in (1,552 mm)
Wheelbase63.4 in (1,610 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height28 in (710 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length92nd percentile
This model
92.1 in (2,340 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
10.6 in above the category median from 240 comparable Yamaha models.
Width79th percentile
This model
34.6 in (880 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
4.1 in above the category median from 231 comparable Yamaha models.
Height24th percentile
This model
42.3 in (1,075 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
1.8 in below the category median from 224 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase92nd percentile
This model
63.4 in (1,610 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
8.3 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height14th percentile
This model
28 in (710 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
3.3 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.8% 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 28.7 in (730 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 22.2 sq ft (2.06 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 92.1 in (2,340 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 10.6 in above median
Width 34.6 in (880 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 4.1 in above median
Height 42.3 in (1,075 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 1.8 in below median
Wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 8.3 in above median
Seat height 28 in (710 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 3.3 in below median

Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2015 92.1 in (2,340 mm) 34.6 in (880 mm) 42.3 in (1,075 mm) 63.4 in (1,610 mm) 28 in (710 mm)
2016 92.1 in (2,340 mm) 34.6 in (880 mm) 42.3 in (1,075 mm) 63.4 in (1,610 mm) 28 in (710 mm)
2017 92.1 in (2,340 mm) 34.6 in (880 mm) 42.3 in (1,075 mm) 63.4 in (1,610 mm) 28 in (710 mm)

Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28 in (710 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.3 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 63.4 in (1,610 mm), giving the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 8.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.

Is the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom compact or large?

The representative overall length is 92.1 in (2,340 mm), making the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 10.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.2 sq ft (2.06 m²).

What do the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 34.6 in (880 mm) and representative height is 42.3 in (1,075 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom dimensions change much by year?

Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.