Yamaha Virago 920 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha Virago 920 motorcycle dimensions for 1982 is wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.5 in (750 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha Virago 920 dimensions at a glance

Wheelbase
59.8 in (1,520 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
29.5 in (750 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.

Wheelbase59.8 in (1,520 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height29.5 in (750 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 3.5 in (90 mm) to 15.3 in (388 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Wheelbase76th percentile
This model
59.8 in (1,520 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
4.7 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height22nd percentile
This model
29.5 in (750 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
1.7 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance47th percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 29.5 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

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
Wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 4.7 in above median
Seat height 29.5 in (750 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 1.7 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha Virago 920 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1982 59.8 in (1,520 mm) 29.5 in (750 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha Virago 920 dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha Virago 920 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 29.5 in (750 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.7 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha Virago 920 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha Virago 920 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 4.7 in above the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Virago 920 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.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Virago 920?

The main listed figures are wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.5 in (750 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.