The Yamaha Virago motorcycle dimensions for 2017 is length 86.2 in (2,190 mm), width 28 in (710 mm), height 41.7 in (1,060 mm), wheelbase 58.7 in (1,490 mm), seat height 27 in (685 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha Virago 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68% 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 27.6 in (700 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.7 sq ft (1.55 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.7%. 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 | 86.2 in (2,190 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 4.7 in above median |
| Width | 28 in (710 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Height | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 3.5 in above median |
| Seat height | 27 in (685 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha Virago dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 86.2 in (2,190 mm) | 28 in (710 mm) | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 58.7 in (1,490 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha Virago dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Virago seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27 in (685 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 4.3 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Virago have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.7 in (1,490 mm), giving the Yamaha Virago a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 3.5 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Virago 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 Virago compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86.2 in (2,190 mm), making the Yamaha Virago longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 4.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.7 sq ft (1.55 m²).
What do the Yamaha Virago width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28 in (710 mm) and representative height is 41.7 in (1,060 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Virago?
The main listed figures are overall length 86.2 in (2,190 mm), wheelbase 58.7 in (1,490 mm), seat height 27 in (685 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.