Yamaha Virago 250 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha Virago 250 motorcycle dimensions for 2005-2007 is length 86.2 in (2,189 mm), width 32 in (813 mm) to 32.1 in (815 mm), height 44.9 in (1,140 mm), wheelbase 58.7 in (1,491 mm), seat height 27 in (686 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha Virago 250 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
86.2 in (2,189 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
32 in (813 mm) to 32.1 in (815 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
58.7 in (1,491 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
27 in (686 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length86.2 in (2,189 mm)
Observed category range: 80.9 in (2,055 mm) to 102 in (2,591 mm)
Width32.1 in (815 mm)
Observed category range: 28 in (711 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Height44.9 in (1,140 mm)
Observed category range: 41.7 in (1,059 mm) to 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Wheelbase58.7 in (1,491 mm)
Observed category range: 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Seat height27 in (686 mm)
Observed category range: 26 in (660 mm) to 30.5 in (775 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 5.1 in (130 mm) to 6.3 in (160 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length2nd percentile
This model
86.2 in (2,189 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
10.3 in below the category median from 87 comparable Yamaha models.
Width9th percentile
This model
32.1 in (815 mm)
Category median
36.4 in (925 mm)
4.3 in below the category median from 84 comparable Yamaha models.
Height68th percentile
This model
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 82 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase5th percentile
This model
58.7 in (1,491 mm)
Category median
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
5.9 in below the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height18th percentile
This model
27 in (686 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance51st percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 72 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall width

2005 baseline32 in (813 mm)
2006-200732.1 in (815 mm)0.1 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 27 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.1% 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 27.5 in (698 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.2 sq ft (1.78 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.7%. 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 86.2 in (2,189 mm) 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 10.3 in below median
Width 32.1 in (815 mm) 36.4 in (925 mm) 4.3 in below median
Height 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 0.8 in above median
Wheelbase 58.7 in (1,491 mm) 64.6 in (1,640 mm) 5.9 in below median
Seat height 27 in (686 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 0.8 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha Virago 250 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2005 86.2 in (2,189 mm) 32 in (813 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 58.7 in (1,491 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2006 86.2 in (2,189 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 58.7 in (1,491 mm) 27 in (686 mm)
2007 86.2 in (2,189 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 58.7 in (1,491 mm) 27 in (686 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha Virago 250 dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha Virago 250 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 27 in (686 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha Virago 250 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 58.7 in (1,491 mm), giving the Yamaha Virago 250 a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Virago 250 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 Virago 250 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 86.2 in (2,189 mm), making the Yamaha Virago 250 very compact for its category. 10.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.2 sq ft (1.78 m²).

What do the Yamaha Virago 250 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.1 in (815 mm) and representative height is 44.9 in (1,140 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha Virago 250 dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: increased from 32 in (813 mm) in 2005 to 32.1 in (815 mm) in 2006-2007, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.