The Yamaha XT 500 motorcycle dimensions for 1976-1990 is length 86 in (2,185 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 33.1 in (840 mm), and the ground clearance is 8.5 in (215 mm).
Yamaha XT 500 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 33.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.8% 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 30.3 in (770 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
15.2%. 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 | 86 in (2,185 mm) | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (215 mm) | 10.9 in (278 mm) | 2.5 in below median |
Yamaha XT 500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 86 in (2,185 mm) | — | — | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 8.5 in (215 mm) |
Yamaha XT 500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XT 500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.1 in (840 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XT 500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.7 in (1,415 mm), giving the Yamaha XT 500 a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XT 500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 8.5 in (215 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 2.5 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha XT 500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86 in (2,185 mm), making the Yamaha XT 500 among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 3 in above the category median.
Did the Yamaha XT 500 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.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XT 500?
The main listed figures are overall length 86 in (2,185 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 33.1 in (840 mm), and ground clearance 8.5 in (215 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 15.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.