Yamaha XJ6SL Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha XJ6SL motorcycle dimensions for 2011 is length 83.5 in (2,121 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 47.6 in (1,210 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 30.3 in (770 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Yamaha XJ6SL dimensions at a glance

Overall length
83.5 in (2,121 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
30.3 in (770 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
47.6 in (1,210 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.3 in (770 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 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.

Length83.5 in (2,121 mm)
Observed category range: 72 in (1,828 mm) to 87.8 in (2,230 mm)
Width30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 20.1 in (510 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm)
Height47.6 in (1,210 mm)
Observed category range: 31.1 in (790 mm) to 54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Wheelbase56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Observed category range: 48.4 in (1,230 mm) to 60.8 in (1,545 mm)
Seat height30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (701 mm) to 33.9 in (861 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.3 in (110 mm) to 7.7 in (195 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length80th percentile
This model
83.5 in (2,121 mm)
Category median
81.1 in (2,060 mm)
2.4 in above the category median from 74 comparable Yamaha models.
Width89th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
28.3 in (720 mm)
2 in above the category median from 70 comparable Yamaha models.
Height92nd percentile
This model
47.6 in (1,210 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
3 in above the category median from 71 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase84th percentile
This model
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Category median
54.3 in (1,380 mm)
2.4 in above the category median from 75 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height5th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
1.8 in below the category median from 76 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance42nd percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
About the same as the category median from 68 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.3 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.9% 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 26.8 in (681 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 17.6 sq ft (1.63 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 83.5 in (2,121 mm) 81.1 in (2,060 mm) 2.4 in above median
Width 30.3 in (770 mm) 28.3 in (720 mm) 2 in above median
Height 47.6 in (1,210 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 3 in above median
Wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 54.3 in (1,380 mm) 2.4 in above median
Seat height 30.3 in (770 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 1.8 in below median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha XJ6SL dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2011 83.5 in (2,121 mm) 30.3 in (770 mm) 47.6 in (1,210 mm) 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 30.3 in (770 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Yamaha XJ6SL dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha XJ6SL seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.3 in (770 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.8 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha XJ6SL have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 56.7 in (1,440 mm), giving the Yamaha XJ6SL one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 2.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XJ6SL have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Yamaha XJ6SL compact or large?

The representative overall length is 83.5 in (2,121 mm), making the Yamaha XJ6SL longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.6 sq ft (1.63 m²).

What do the Yamaha XJ6SL width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 47.6 in (1,210 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XJ6SL?

The main listed figures are overall length 83.5 in (2,121 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 30.3 in (770 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.