Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental motorcycle dimensions for 2018 is length 106.3 in (2,700 mm), width 39.9 in (1,013 mm), height 55.5 in (1,410 mm), wheelbase 67.6 in (1,717 mm), seat height 27.4 in (696 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental dimensions at a glance

Overall length
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
39.9 in (1,013 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
67.6 in (1,717 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27.4 in (696 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 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.

Length106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Observed category range: 87.6 in (2,225 mm) to 106.5 in (2,705 mm)
Width39.9 in (1,013 mm)
Observed category range: 31.7 in (805 mm) to 45.1 in (1,146 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Observed category range: 43.5 in (1,105 mm) to 61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Wheelbase67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Observed category range: 59.8 in (1,520 mm) to 67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Seat height27.4 in (696 mm)
Observed category range: 26.6 in (676 mm) to 33.3 in (845 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (124 mm) to 7.5 in (190 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length89th percentile
This model
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Category median
98.5 in (2,502 mm)
7.8 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Width71st percentile
This model
39.9 in (1,013 mm)
Category median
38.6 in (980 mm)
1.3 in above the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Height38th percentile
This model
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Category median
59.1 in (1,501 mm)
3.6 in below the category median from 21 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase98th percentile
This model
67.6 in (1,717 mm)
Category median
66.8 in (1,696 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height27th percentile
This model
27.4 in (696 mm)
Category median
28 in (712 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance23rd percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 11 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27.4 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

63.6% 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 38.7 in (983 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 29.4 sq ft (2.74 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 106.3 in (2,700 mm) 98.5 in (2,502 mm) 7.8 in above median
Width 39.9 in (1,013 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 1.3 in above median
Height 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 59.1 in (1,501 mm) 3.6 in below median
Wheelbase 67.6 in (1,717 mm) 66.8 in (1,696 mm) 0.8 in above median
Seat height 27.4 in (696 mm) 28 in (712 mm) 0.6 in below median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.2 in below median

Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2018 106.3 in (2,700 mm) 39.9 in (1,013 mm) 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 67.6 in (1,717 mm) 27.4 in (696 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27.4 in (696 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 67.6 in (1,717 mm), giving the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 0.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 63.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental 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 Star Venture Transcontinental compact or large?

The representative overall length is 106.3 in (2,700 mm), making the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 7.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 29.4 sq ft (2.74 m²).

What do the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 39.9 in (1,013 mm) and representative height is 55.5 in (1,410 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental?

The main listed figures are overall length 106.3 in (2,700 mm), wheelbase 67.6 in (1,717 mm), seat height 27.4 in (696 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 8.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.