The Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2015 is length 95.9 in (2,435 mm), width 39.4 in (1,000 mm), height 42.5 in (1,080 mm), wheelbase 66.3 in (1,685 mm), seat height 26.6 in (675 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XVS950A 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 26.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.2% 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 29.5 in (750 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.2 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 | 95.9 in (2,435 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Width | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Height | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 1.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 95.9 in (2,435 mm) | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | — | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2011 | 95.9 in (2,435 mm) | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2012 | 95.9 in (2,435 mm) | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2013 | 95.9 in (2,435 mm) | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2014 | 95.9 in (2,435 mm) | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 2015 | 95.9 in (2,435 mm) | 39.4 in (1,000 mm) | 42.5 in (1,080 mm) | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26.6 in (675 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 66.3 in (1,685 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS950A 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 XVS950A Midnight Star compact or large?
The representative overall length is 95.9 in (2,435 mm), making the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.2 sq ft (2.44 m²).
What do the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 39.4 in (1,000 mm) and representative height is 42.5 in (1,080 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.