The Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2016 is length 98 in (2,490 mm), width 38.6 in (980 mm), height 43.9 in (1,115 mm) to 45.1 in (1,145 mm), wheelbase 66.5 in (1,690 mm), seat height 27.2 in (690 mm) to 28.1 in (715 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 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 height
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.9% 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 31.5 in (800 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.3 sq ft (2.44 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.6%. 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 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Width | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Height | 45.1 in (1,145 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Seat height | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2009 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2011 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2012 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | — | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2013 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 45.1 in (1,145 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2014 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | — | 45.1 in (1,145 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2015 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | — | 45.1 in (1,145 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2016 | 98 in (2,490 mm) | — | 45.1 in (1,145 mm) | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.1 in (715 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.4 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.5 in (1,690 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star 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 XVS1300A Midnight Star compact or large?
The representative overall length is 98 in (2,490 mm), making the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.3 sq ft (2.44 m²).
What do the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 38.6 in (980 mm) and representative height is 45.1 in (1,145 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha XVS1300A Midnight Star dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 43.9 in (1,115 mm) in 2008, 2009, 2011 to 45.1 in (1,145 mm) in 2013-2016, a change of 1.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.