The Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2018 is length 98 in (2,489 mm) to 98 in (2,490 mm), width 38.6 in (980 mm) to 39.4 in (1,001 mm), height 43.9 in (1,115 mm) to 59.8 in (1,519 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,689 mm) to 66.5 in (1,690 mm), and the seat height 27.2 in (691 mm) to 28.1 in (714 mm).
Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer 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 length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.2 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.9% 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 31.5 in (800 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 in (2,489 mm) | 98.5 in (2,502 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
| Width | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Height | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 59.1 in (1,501 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 66.8 in (1,696 mm) | 0.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 28 in (712 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2008 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2009 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2010 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2013 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
| 2018 | 98 in (2,489 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 59.8 in (1,519 mm) | 66.5 in (1,689 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | — |
Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.2 in (691 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,689 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98 in (2,489 mm), making the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 0.5 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.8 sq ft (2.49 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.4 in (1,001 mm) and representative height is 59.8 in (1,519 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha V Star 1300 Tourer dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 43.9 in (1,115 mm) in 2007-2011 to 59.8 in (1,519 mm) in 2012-2018, a change of 15.9 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.