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
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.
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.