The Yamaha Cygnus X motorcycle dimensions for 2010-2016 is length 73 in (1,855 mm), width 27 in (685 mm), height 44.5 in (1,130 mm) to 45.3 in (1,150 mm), wheelbase 51 in (1,295 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.4 in (113 mm).
Yamaha Cygnus X 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.9 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.8% 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 22 in (560 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 13.7 sq ft (1.27 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.7%. 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 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Width | 27 in (685 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Height | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in (113 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Yamaha Cygnus X dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | — | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| 2011 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| 2012 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | — | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| 2013 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | — | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| 2014 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | — | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| 2015 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
| 2016 | 73 in (1,855 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 51 in (1,295 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 4.4 in (113 mm) |
Yamaha Cygnus X dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Cygnus X seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha Cygnus X have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 51 in (1,295 mm), giving the Yamaha Cygnus X a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Cygnus X have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.4 in (113 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha Cygnus X compact or large?
The representative overall length is 73 in (1,855 mm), making the Yamaha Cygnus X shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 13.7 sq ft (1.27 m²).
What do the Yamaha Cygnus X width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27 in (685 mm) and representative height is 44.9 in (1,140 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Yamaha Cygnus X dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 44.5 in (1,130 mm) in 2010-2011 to 45.3 in (1,150 mm) in 2015-2016, a change of 0.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.