The Yamaha XV 535 Virago motorcycle dimensions for 1988-1997 is length 87.6 in (2,225 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), and the seat height 28.3 in (720 mm).
Yamaha XV 535 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 28.3 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.3% 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 27.8 in (705 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
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 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 98.5 in (2,502 mm) | 10.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 66.8 in (1,696 mm) | 6.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 28 in (712 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
Yamaha XV 535 Virago dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
| 1995 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | — | — | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
Yamaha XV 535 Virago dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XV 535 Virago seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.3 in (720 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.3 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XV 535 Virago have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha XV 535 Virago a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha XV 535 Virago compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.6 in (2,225 mm), making the Yamaha XV 535 Virago very compact for its category. 10.9 in below the category median.
Did the Yamaha XV 535 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.