The Yamaha VMAX motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2020 is length 94.3 in (2,395 mm), width 32.3 in (820 mm), height 46.8 in (1,189 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm), wheelbase 66.9 in (1,699 mm) to 66.9 in (1,700 mm), seat height 30.5 in (775 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha VMAX 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
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
71% 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 27.4 in (695 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21.1 sq ft (1.96 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.2%. 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 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Width | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 4.1 in below median |
| Height | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.8 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 2.7 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Yamaha VMAX dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,190 mm) | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2010 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.8 in (1,189 mm) | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.8 in (1,189 mm) | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.8 in (1,189 mm) | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2013 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 66.9 in (1,699 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2018 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2019 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2020 | 94.3 in (2,395 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 66.9 in (1,700 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
Yamaha VMAX dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha VMAX seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.5 in (775 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.7 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha VMAX have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.9 in (1,700 mm), giving the Yamaha VMAX a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 71% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha VMAX have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha VMAX compact or large?
The representative overall length is 94.3 in (2,395 mm), making the Yamaha VMAX shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.1 sq ft (1.96 m²).
What do the Yamaha VMAX width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.3 in (820 mm) and representative height is 46.9 in (1,191 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha VMAX dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: decreased from 46.9 in (1,190 mm) in 2009 to 46.8 in (1,189 mm) in 2010-2012, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.