The Yamaha XV 750 Virago motorcycle dimensions for 1985-1997 is length 87.8 in (2,230 mm), width 31.7 in (805 mm), height 45.7 in (1,160 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 28 in (710 mm) to 28.5 in (724 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XV 750 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
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.2% 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 in (710 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.3 sq ft (1.8 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 | 87.8 in (2,230 mm) | 98.5 in (2,502 mm) | 10.7 in below median |
| Width | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 6.9 in below median |
| Height | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 59.1 in (1,501 mm) | 13.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 66.8 in (1,696 mm) | 6.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 28 in (712 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha XV 750 Virago dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 87.8 in (2,230 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 28 in (710 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| 1993 | — | — | — | — | 28.5 in (724 mm) | — |
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
Yamaha XV 750 Virago dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XV 750 Virago seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.1 in (715 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XV 750 Virago have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha XV 750 Virago a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XV 750 Virago 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 XV 750 Virago compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.8 in (2,230 mm), making the Yamaha XV 750 Virago very compact for its category. 10.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Yamaha XV 750 Virago width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.7 in (805 mm) and representative height is 45.7 in (1,160 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha XV 750 Virago dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 28 in (710 mm) in 1985 to 28.5 in (724 mm) in 1993, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.