The Yamaha V-Max 1200 motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2001 is wheelbase 62.6 in (1,590 mm), and the seat height 28 in (710 mm) to 31.3 in (795 mm).
Yamaha V-Max 1200 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.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 62.6 in (1,590 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 2.3 in above median |
Yamaha V-Max 1200 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | — | — | 62.6 in (1,590 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 30.1 in (765 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 28 in (710 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 62.6 in (1,590 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
Yamaha V-Max 1200 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V-Max 1200 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.1 in (765 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.3 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha V-Max 1200 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 62.6 in (1,590 mm), giving the Yamaha V-Max 1200 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2 in below the category median.
Did the Yamaha V-Max 1200 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.1 in (765 mm) in 1996-1997 to 28 in (710 mm) in 1998, a change of 2.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.