The Yamaha V Star Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2013 is length 96.5 in (2,451 mm), width 36.6 in (930 mm), height 43.5 in (1,105 mm), wheelbase 64 in (1,626 mm), seat height 27.9 in (709 mm) to 28 in (711 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha V Star Classic 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 27.9 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.3% 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 32.5 in (825 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 24.5 sq ft (2.28 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.9%. 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 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 0 in above median |
| Width | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Height | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha V Star Classic dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | — | — | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | — |
| 2007 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | — | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 28 in (711 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2008 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2009 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2010 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2011 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | — | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2012 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2013 | 96.5 in (2,451 mm) | 36.6 in (930 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 27.9 in (709 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha V Star Classic dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star Classic seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.9 in (709 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star Classic have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 64 in (1,626 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star Classic a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha V Star Classic have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Yamaha V Star Classic compact or large?
The representative overall length is 96.5 in (2,451 mm), making the Yamaha V Star Classic around the middle of its category for overall length. 0 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24.5 sq ft (2.28 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star Classic width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.6 in (930 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha V Star Classic dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 27.9 in (709 mm) in 2006 to 28 in (711 mm) in 2007, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.