Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max motorcycle dimensions for 1994-2003 is length 90.6 in (2,300 mm), width 31.3 in (795 mm), height 45.7 in (1,160 mm), wheelbase 62.6 in (1,590 mm), seat height 30.1 in (765 mm) to 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max dimensions at a glance

Overall length
90.6 in (2,300 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
31.3 in (795 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
45.7 in (1,160 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.1 in (765 mm) to 30.9 in (785 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length90.6 in (2,300 mm)
Observed category range: 80.9 in (2,055 mm) to 102 in (2,591 mm)
Width31.3 in (795 mm)
Observed category range: 28 in (711 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Height45.7 in (1,160 mm)
Observed category range: 41.7 in (1,059 mm) to 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Wheelbase62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Observed category range: 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Seat height30.1 in (765 mm)
Observed category range: 26 in (660 mm) to 30.5 in (775 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 5.1 in (130 mm) to 6.3 in (160 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length20th percentile
This model
90.6 in (2,300 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
5.9 in below the category median from 87 comparable Yamaha models.
Width8th percentile
This model
31.3 in (795 mm)
Category median
36.4 in (925 mm)
5.1 in below the category median from 84 comparable Yamaha models.
Height77th percentile
This model
45.7 in (1,160 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
1.6 in above the category median from 82 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase30th percentile
This model
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Category median
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
2 in below the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height97th percentile
This model
30.1 in (765 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
2.3 in above the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance51st percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 72 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Seat height

1994-1995 baseline30.1 in (765 mm)
200030.9 in (785 mm)0.8 in vs baseline

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.

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 28 in (710 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.1%. 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 90.6 in (2,300 mm) 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 5.9 in below median
Width 31.3 in (795 mm) 36.4 in (925 mm) 5.1 in below median
Height 45.7 in (1,160 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 1.6 in above median
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
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1994 30.1 in (765 mm)
1995 62.6 in (1,590 mm) 30.1 in (765 mm)
2000 62.6 in (1,590 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm)
2002 90.6 in (2,300 mm) 31.3 in (795 mm) 45.7 in (1,160 mm) 62.6 in (1,590 mm) 30.1 in (765 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2003 62.6 in (1,590 mm) 30.1 in (765 mm)

Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max 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 VMX 1200 V-Max have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 62.6 in (1,590 mm), giving the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max 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 VMX 1200 V-Max compact or large?

The representative overall length is 90.6 in (2,300 mm), making the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 5.9 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²).

What do the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 31.3 in (795 mm) and representative height is 45.7 in (1,160 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha VMX 1200 V-Max dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 30.1 in (765 mm) in 1994-1995 to 30.9 in (785 mm) in 2000, a change of 0.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.