The Yamaha V Star 950 motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2017 is length 95.9 in (2,436 mm), width 39.4 in (1,001 mm), height 42.5 in (1,080 mm), wheelbase 66.3 in (1,684 mm), and the seat height 26.5 in (673 mm) to 26.6 in (676 mm).
Yamaha V Star 950 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 26.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.1% 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 29.6 in (752 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.2 sq ft (2.44 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 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Width | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Height | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 1.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 26.6 in (676 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Yamaha V Star 950 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.5 in (673 mm) | — |
| 2010 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.5 in (673 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.5 in (673 mm) | — |
| 2012 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2013 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | — | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2015 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 95.9 in (2,436 mm) | 39.4 in (1,001 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,684 mm) | 26.6 in (676 mm) | — |
Yamaha V Star 950 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star 950 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.6 in (676 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star 950 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.3 in (1,684 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star 950 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha V Star 950 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 95.9 in (2,436 mm), making the Yamaha V Star 950 around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.2 sq ft (2.44 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star 950 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.4 in (1,001 mm) and representative height is 42.5 in (1,080 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha V Star 950 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 26.5 in (673 mm) in 2009-2011 to 26.6 in (676 mm) in 2012-2017, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.