The Yamaha XS 400 Special motorcycle dimensions for 1981 is wheelbase 53.7 in (1,364 mm), and the seat height 30.7 in (780 mm).
Yamaha XS 400 Special 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 30.7 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 Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 53.7 in (1,364 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
Yamaha XS 400 Special dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | — | — | — | 53.7 in (1,364 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
Yamaha XS 400 Special dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XS 400 Special seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.7 in (780 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XS 400 Special have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.7 in (1,364 mm), giving the Yamaha XS 400 Special a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.4 in below the category median.