Honda VFR800X Dimensions (Length, Width & Height)

The Honda VFR800X motorcycle dimensions for 2016-2020 is length 86.2 in (2,190 mm), width 34.3 in (870 mm), height 53.5 in (1,360 mm) to 54.5 in (1,385 mm), wheelbase 58.1 in (1,475 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.5 in (165 mm).

Honda VFR800X dimensions at a glance

Overall length
86.2 in (2,190 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
34.3 in (870 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
53.5 in (1,360 mm) to 54.5 in (1,385 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.1 in (815 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
6.5 in (165 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Honda models

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

Length86.2 in (2,190 mm)
Observed category range: 80.3 in (2,040 mm) to 103.5 in (2,630 mm)
Width34.3 in (870 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (700 mm) to 52.4 in (1,330 mm)
Height54 in (1,372 mm)
Observed category range: 36.8 in (935 mm) to 60 in (1,525 mm)
Wheelbase58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Observed category range: 44.9 in (1,140 mm) to 62.8 in (1,595 mm)
Seat height32.1 in (815 mm)
Observed category range: 28.3 in (719 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm)
Clearance6.5 in (165 mm)
Observed category range: 5 in (126 mm) to 7.5 in (190 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length31st percentile
This model
86.2 in (2,190 mm)
Category median
88.2 in (2,240 mm)
2 in below the category median from 29 comparable Honda models.
Width70th percentile
This model
34.3 in (870 mm)
Category median
33.5 in (850 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 30 comparable Honda models.
Height88th percentile
This model
54 in (1,372 mm)
Category median
48.5 in (1,232 mm)
5.5 in above the category median from 28 comparable Honda models.
Wheelbase24th percentile
This model
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Category median
58.7 in (1,491 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 41 comparable Honda models.
Seat height83rd percentile
This model
32.1 in (815 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 41 comparable Honda models.
Clearance61st percentile
This model
6.5 in (165 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
1 in above the category median from 23 comparable Honda models.

Dimension changes by model year

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

Overall height

2016 baseline53.5 in (1,360 mm)
202054.5 in (1,385 mm)1 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 32.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.4% 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 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 20.5 sq ft (1.91 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

11.2%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.

How its dimensions compare

Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.

Dimension This model Category median Difference
Overall length 86.2 in (2,190 mm) 88.2 in (2,240 mm) 2 in below median
Width 34.3 in (870 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 0.8 in above median
Height 54 in (1,372 mm) 48.5 in (1,232 mm) 5.5 in above median
Wheelbase 58.1 in (1,475 mm) 58.7 in (1,491 mm) 0.6 in below median
Seat height 32.1 in (815 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 0.6 in above median
Ground clearance 6.5 in (165 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) 1 in above median

Honda VFR800X dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2016 86.2 in (2,190 mm) 34.3 in (870 mm) 53.5 in (1,360 mm) 58.1 in (1,475 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 6.5 in (165 mm)
2020 86.2 in (2,190 mm) 34.3 in (870 mm) 54.5 in (1,385 mm) 58.1 in (1,475 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 6.5 in (165 mm)

Honda VFR800X dimensions FAQ

Is the Honda VFR800X seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.1 in (815 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.

Does the Honda VFR800X have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 58.1 in (1,475 mm), giving the Honda VFR800X a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Honda VFR800X have?

The representative ground clearance is 6.5 in (165 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 1 in above the category median.

Is the Honda VFR800X compact or large?

The representative overall length is 86.2 in (2,190 mm), making the Honda VFR800X shorter than most comparable Honda models. 2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.5 sq ft (1.91 m²).

What do the Honda VFR800X width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 34.3 in (870 mm) and representative height is 54 in (1,372 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is among the tallest comparable Honda models.

Did the Honda VFR800X dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 53.5 in (1,360 mm) in 2016 to 54.5 in (1,385 mm) in 2020, a change of 1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.