The Yamaha Virago XV 535 motorcycle dimensions for 1987 is length 87 in (2,210 mm), width 32.1 in (815 mm), height 43.3 in (1,100 mm), wheelbase 59.5 in (1,511 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha Virago XV 535 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 27.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.4% 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 (699 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.6%. 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 in (2,210 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 5.5 in above median |
| Width | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Height | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 4.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha Virago XV 535 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 87 in (2,210 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 43.3 in (1,100 mm) | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha Virago XV 535 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Virago XV 535 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 27.6 in (700 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.7 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Virago XV 535 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.5 in (1,511 mm), giving the Yamaha Virago XV 535 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 4.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Virago XV 535 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 XV 535 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87 in (2,210 mm), making the Yamaha Virago XV 535 among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 5.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Yamaha Virago XV 535 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.1 in (815 mm) and representative height is 43.3 in (1,100 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Virago XV 535?
The main listed figures are overall length 87 in (2,210 mm), wheelbase 59.5 in (1,511 mm), seat height 27.6 in (700 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.