The Honda VT 500 C motorcycle dimensions for 1983-1987 is width 19.7 in (500 mm), wheelbase 58.7 in (1,490 mm), and the seat height 30.3 in (770 mm).
Honda VT 500 C dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.3 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 19.7 in (500 mm) | 28.7 in (730 mm) | 9.1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 58.6 in (1,488 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 1 in below median |
Honda VT 500 C dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | — | 19.7 in (500 mm) | — | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | — |
Honda VT 500 C dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda VT 500 C seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.3 in (770 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Honda VT 500 C have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.7 in (1,490 mm), giving the Honda VT 500 C a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.1 in above the category median.
Did the Honda VT 500 C 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.