The Yamaha XV950 Racer motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2018 is length 90.2 in (2,290 mm) to 90.4 in (2,295 mm), width 32.7 in (830 mm), height 45.7 in (1,160 mm), wheelbase 61.8 in (1,570 mm), seat height 27.2 in (690 mm) to 30.1 in (765 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Yamaha XV950 Racer 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.
Overall length
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.2 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.6% 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 28.3 in (720 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.5 sq ft (1.9 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.3%. 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 | 90.2 in (2,290 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 6.3 in below median |
| Width | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Height | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 61.8 in (1,570 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 2.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Yamaha XV950 Racer dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 90.2 in (2,290 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | — | 61.8 in (1,570 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2016 | 90.2 in (2,290 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | — | 61.8 in (1,570 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2017 | 90.2 in (2,290 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 61.8 in (1,570 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2018 | 90.4 in (2,295 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 61.8 in (1,570 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Yamaha XV950 Racer dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XV950 Racer seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.2 in (690 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XV950 Racer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 61.8 in (1,570 mm), giving the Yamaha XV950 Racer a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XV950 Racer have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha XV950 Racer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 90.2 in (2,290 mm), making the Yamaha XV950 Racer very compact for its category. 6.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.5 sq ft (1.9 m²).
What do the Yamaha XV950 Racer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.7 in (830 mm) and representative height is 45.7 in (1,160 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha XV950 Racer dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 27.2 in (690 mm) in 2015-2017 to 30.1 in (765 mm) in 2018, a change of 3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.