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
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 27.4 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.