The Yamaha V Star Custom motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2015 is length 90.4 in (2,296 mm) to 92.1 in (2,339 mm), width 34.6 in (879 mm), height 42 in (1,067 mm) to 42.3 in (1,074 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), seat height 27.4 in (696 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha V Star Custom 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 height
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
68.9% 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 28.6 in (727 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 22.1 sq ft (2.05 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.7%. 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 | 92 in (2,337 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 4.4 in below median |
| Width | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Height | 42 in (1,067 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Yamaha V Star Custom dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 90.4 in (2,296 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 42 in (1,067 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | — |
| 2007 | 92.1 in (2,339 mm) | — | — | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | — |
| 2008 | 92 in (2,337 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 42 in (1,067 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2009 | 92 in (2,337 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 42 in (1,067 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2010 | 92 in (2,337 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 42 in (1,067 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2011 | 92 in (2,337 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 42 in (1,067 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2012 | 92 in (2,337 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 42 in (1,067 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2013 | 92.1 in (2,339 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | — | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2014 | 92.1 in (2,339 mm) | — | — | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2015 | 92.1 in (2,339 mm) | 34.6 in (879 mm) | 42.3 in (1,074 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 27.4 in (696 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Yamaha V Star Custom dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha V Star Custom seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.4 in (696 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.4 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha V Star Custom have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.4 in (1,610 mm), giving the Yamaha V Star Custom a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha V Star Custom 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 V Star Custom compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92 in (2,337 mm), making the Yamaha V Star Custom shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 4.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.1 sq ft (2.05 m²).
What do the Yamaha V Star Custom width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.6 in (879 mm) and representative height is 42 in (1,067 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha V Star Custom dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 90.4 in (2,296 mm) in 2006 to 92.1 in (2,339 mm) in 2007, a change of 1.7 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.