Yamaha VMX12 V-Max Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha VMX12 V-Max motorcycle dimensions for 1985 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), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha VMX12 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)
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: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 104.5 in (2,654 mm)
Width31.3 in (795 mm)
Observed category range: 20.9 in (530 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height45.7 in (1,160 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.1 in (1,552 mm)
Wheelbase62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height30.1 in (765 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 3.5 in (90 mm) to 15.3 in (388 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length90th percentile
This model
90.6 in (2,300 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
9.1 in above the category median from 240 comparable Yamaha models.
Width58th percentile
This model
31.3 in (795 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 231 comparable Yamaha models.
Height64th 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 224 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase90th percentile
This model
62.6 in (1,590 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
7.5 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height28th percentile
This model
30.1 in (765 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
1.1 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance47th percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. 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) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 9.1 in above median
Width 31.3 in (795 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 0.8 in above 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) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 7.5 in above median
Seat height 30.1 in (765 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 1.1 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha VMX12 V-Max dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1985 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)

Yamaha VMX12 V-Max dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.1 in (765 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.1 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 62.6 in (1,590 mm), giving the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 7.5 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha VMX12 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 VMX12 V-Max compact or large?

The representative overall length is 90.6 in (2,300 mm), making the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 9.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²).

What do the Yamaha VMX12 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 around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha VMX12 V-Max?

The main listed figures are overall length 90.6 in (2,300 mm), wheelbase 62.6 in (1,590 mm), seat height 30.1 in (765 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.