The Yamaha XS500B motorcycle dimensions for 1975 is length 84.6 in (2,150 mm), width 32.9 in (835 mm), height 44.5 in (1,130 mm), wheelbase 55.1 in (1,400 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm).
Yamaha XS500B 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
Wheelbase / length
65.1% 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 29.5 in (750 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.3 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11.1%. 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 | 84.6 in (2,150 mm) | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Width | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Height | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Yamaha XS500B dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 84.6 in (2,150 mm) | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | — | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Yamaha XS500B dimensions FAQ
Does the Yamaha XS500B have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.1 in (1,400 mm), giving the Yamaha XS500B a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XS500B have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha XS500B compact or large?
The representative overall length is 84.6 in (2,150 mm), making the Yamaha XS500B among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Yamaha XS500B width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.9 in (835 mm) and representative height is 44.5 in (1,130 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is around typical category height.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XS500B?
The main listed figures are overall length 84.6 in (2,150 mm), wheelbase 55.1 in (1,400 mm), and ground clearance 6.1 in (155 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.