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
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 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.