The Yamaha XJ700XNC motorcycle dimensions for 1985 is length 87.8 in (2,230 mm), width 30.5 in (775 mm), height 45.7 in (1,160 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XJ700XNC 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 29.9 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.2% 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 in (710 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.6 sq ft (1.73 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 87.8 in (2,230 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 6.3 in above median |
| Width | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 4.7 in above median |
| Seat height | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 1.3 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha XJ700XNC dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 87.8 in (2,230 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha XJ700XNC dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XJ700XNC seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.9 in (760 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XJ700XNC have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha XJ700XNC a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 4.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XJ700XNC 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 XJ700XNC compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.8 in (2,230 mm), making the Yamaha XJ700XNC among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 6.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.6 sq ft (1.73 m²).
What do the Yamaha XJ700XNC width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.5 in (775 mm) and representative height is 45.7 in (1,160 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XJ700XNC?
The main listed figures are overall length 87.8 in (2,230 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.9 in (760 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.