The Yamaha XJ 600 motorcycle dimensions for 1984-1991 is length 85.4 in (2,169 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 47.4 in (1,205 mm), wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm), and the seat height 31.1 in (790 mm).
Yamaha XJ 600 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 31.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.6% 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 28.5 in (724 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18 sq ft (1.67 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 | 85.4 in (2,169 mm) | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Width | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Height | 47.4 in (1,205 mm) | 52.2 in (1,326 mm) | 4.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 58.9 in (1,495 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.7 in (806 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Yamaha XJ 600 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 85.4 in (2,169 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 47.4 in (1,205 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 1989 | — | — | — | — | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
Yamaha XJ 600 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XJ 600 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XJ 600 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.9 in (1,445 mm), giving the Yamaha XJ 600 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.6% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha XJ 600 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.4 in (2,169 mm), making the Yamaha XJ 600 around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18 sq ft (1.67 m²).
What do the Yamaha XJ 600 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 47.4 in (1,205 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha XJ 600 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.