The Yamaha XV 1000 Virago motorcycle dimensions for 1986-1995 is length 90 in (2,285 mm), width 33.1 in (840 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,525 mm), and the seat height 28.1 in (715 mm).
Yamaha XV 1000 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.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.7% 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 29.9 in (760 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.7 sq ft (1.92 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 | 90 in (2,285 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 6.5 in below median |
| Width | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 60 in (1,525 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 4.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Yamaha XV 1000 Virago dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 90 in (2,285 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | — | 60 in (1,525 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
Yamaha XV 1000 Virago dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.1 in (715 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.4 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60 in (1,525 mm), giving the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.7% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago compact or large?
The representative overall length is 90 in (2,285 mm), making the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago very compact for its category. 6.5 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.7 sq ft (1.92 m²).
Did the Yamaha XV 1000 Virago 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.