The Yamaha XS 400 motorcycle dimensions for 1978-1982 is width 15.7 in (400 mm), wheelbase 53.7 in (1,364 mm), and the seat height 30.7 in (780 mm).
Yamaha XS 400 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.7 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 15.7 in (400 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 16.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.7 in (1,364 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Yamaha XS 400 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | — | — | — | 53.7 in (1,364 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 1982 | — | 15.7 in (400 mm) | — | — | — | — |
Yamaha XS 400 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XS 400 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.7 in (780 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XS 400 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.7 in (1,364 mm), giving the Yamaha XS 400 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.6 in below the category median.
Did the Yamaha XS 400 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.