The Yamaha XJ700XS motorcycle dimensions for 1986 is length 88 in (2,235 mm), width 30.5 in (775 mm), height 45.7 in (1,160 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XJ700XS 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 29.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in 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 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.6 sq ft (1.73 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.5%. 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 | 88 in (2,235 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 8.5 in below median |
| Width | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 5.9 in below median |
| Height | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 4.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha XJ700XS dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 88 in (2,235 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha XJ700XS dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XJ700XS seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.9 in (760 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XJ700XS have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha XJ700XS a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XJ700XS 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 XJ700XS compact or large?
The representative overall length is 88 in (2,235 mm), making the Yamaha XJ700XS very compact for its category. 8.5 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.6 sq ft (1.73 m²).
What do the Yamaha XJ700XS width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.5 in (775 mm) and representative height is 45.7 in (1,160 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XJ700XS?
The main listed figures are overall length 88 in (2,235 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.