The Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion motorcycle dimensions for 1996-2003 is length 87.8 in (2,230 mm), width 29.5 in (750 mm), height 51.2 in (1,300 mm), wheelbase 57.9 in (1,470 mm) to 59.3 in (1,505 mm), seat height 31.3 in (795 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion 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.
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.3 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.5% 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 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18 sq ft (1.67 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.6%. 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 | 87.8 in (2,230 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 5.7 in above median |
| Width | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 29.5 in (750 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 51.2 in (1,300 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 7.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 3.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 31.2 in (792 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.8 in (148 mm) | 0.7 in below median |
Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | 57.9 in (1,470 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 87.8 in (2,230 mm) | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 51.2 in (1,300 mm) | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | — |
Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.3 in (795 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.3 in (1,505 mm), giving the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.7 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.8 in (2,230 mm), making the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 5.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18 sq ft (1.67 m²).
What do the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.5 in (750 mm) and representative height is 51.2 in (1,300 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha XJ 900 S Diversion dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 59.3 in (1,505 mm) in 1999 to 57.9 in (1,470 mm) in 2000, a change of 1.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.