Yamaha Road Star Midnight Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha Road Star Midnight motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2007 is length 87.8 in (2,230 mm) to 98.4 in (2,499 mm), width 30.7 in (780 mm) to 38.6 in (980 mm), height 44.9 in (1,140 mm) to 54.3 in (1,379 mm), wheelbase 61.6 in (1,565 mm) to 66.5 in (1,689 mm), seat height 27.9 in (709 mm) to 29.5 in (749 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha Road Star Midnight dimensions at a glance

Overall length
87.8 in (2,230 mm) to 98.4 in (2,499 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
30.7 in (780 mm) to 38.6 in (980 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.9 in (1,140 mm) to 54.3 in (1,379 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
61.6 in (1,565 mm) to 66.5 in (1,689 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.9 in (709 mm) to 29.5 in (749 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

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

Length98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Observed category range: 61.6 in (1,565 mm) to 98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Width34.6 in (880 mm)
Observed category range: 23.6 in (600 mm) to 38.1 in (969 mm)
Height44.9 in (1,140 mm)
Observed category range: 38.1 in (969 mm) to 58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Wheelbase66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Observed category range: 42.5 in (1,080 mm) to 66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Seat height28 in (711 mm)
Observed category range: 25.8 in (655 mm) to 32.6 in (828 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 3.3 in (85 mm) to 15 in (382 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length100th percentile
This model
98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Category median
75.4 in (1,915 mm)
23 in above the category median from 167 comparable Yamaha models.
Width99th percentile
This model
34.6 in (880 mm)
Category median
27.6 in (700 mm)
7.1 in above the category median from 161 comparable Yamaha models.
Height57th percentile
This model
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
Category median
44.3 in (1,125 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 159 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase100th percentile
This model
66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Category median
50.8 in (1,290 mm)
15.7 in above the category median from 165 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height2nd percentile
This model
28 in (711 mm)
Category median
30.7 in (780 mm)
2.7 in below the category median from 164 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance84th percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 154 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

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

Overall length

2005 baseline87.8 in (2,230 mm)
2006-200798.4 in (2,499 mm)10.6 in vs baseline

Overall width

2005 baseline30.7 in (780 mm)
200638.6 in (980 mm)7.9 in vs baseline

Overall height

2005 baseline54.3 in (1,379 mm)
2006-200744.9 in (1,140 mm)-9.4 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2005 baseline61.6 in (1,565 mm)
2006-200766.5 in (1,689 mm)4.9 in vs baseline

Seat height

2005 baseline29.5 in (749 mm)
200627.9 in (709 mm)-1.6 in vs baseline
200728 in (711 mm)-1.5 in vs baseline

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

67.6% 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 31.9 in (810 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 22.5 sq ft (2.09 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.6%. 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 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 75.4 in (1,915 mm) 23 in above median
Width 34.6 in (880 mm) 27.6 in (700 mm) 7.1 in above median
Height 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 0.6 in above median
Wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 50.8 in (1,290 mm) 15.7 in above median
Seat height 28 in (711 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) 2.7 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) 0.6 in above median

Yamaha Road Star Midnight dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2005 87.8 in (2,230 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) 54.3 in (1,379 mm) 61.6 in (1,565 mm) 29.5 in (749 mm)
2006 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 27.9 in (709 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2007 98.4 in (2,499 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 66.5 in (1,689 mm) 28 in (711 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha Road Star Midnight dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28 in (711 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 2.7 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,689 mm), giving the Yamaha Road Star Midnight one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 15.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Road Star Midnight have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha Road Star Midnight compact or large?

The representative overall length is 98.4 in (2,499 mm), making the Yamaha Road Star Midnight among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 23 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.5 sq ft (2.09 m²).

What do the Yamaha Road Star Midnight width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 34.6 in (880 mm) and representative height is 44.9 in (1,140 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Yamaha Road Star Midnight dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 87.8 in (2,230 mm) in 2005 to 98.4 in (2,499 mm) in 2006-2007, a change of 10.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.