The Yamaha XS 650 motorcycle dimensions for 1975-1984 is length 85.6 in (2,175 mm), wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and the ground clearance is 6 in (153 mm).
Yamaha XS 650 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 30.9 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66% 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 29.1 in (740 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.7%. 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 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 3.9 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6 in (153 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
Yamaha XS 650 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 85.6 in (2,175 mm) | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 6 in (153 mm) |
Yamaha XS 650 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XS 650 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.9 in (785 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XS 650 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.5 in (1,435 mm), giving the Yamaha XS 650 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XS 650 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6 in (153 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.5 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha XS 650 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.6 in (2,175 mm), making the Yamaha XS 650 among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 3.9 in above the category median.
Did the Yamaha XS 650 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.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XS 650?
The main listed figures are overall length 85.6 in (2,175 mm), wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), seat height 30.9 in (785 mm), and ground clearance 6 in (153 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.