The Yamaha XV 1100 Virago motorcycle dimensions for 1989-1999 is length 90 in (2,285 mm), width 33.1 in (840 mm), height 46.9 in (1,190 mm), wheelbase 60 in (1,525 mm), and the seat height 28.1 in (715 mm).
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 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 28.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.7% 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 29.9 in (760 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.7 sq ft (1.92 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 | 90 in (2,285 mm) | 98.5 in (2,502 mm) | 8.5 in below median |
| Width | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 38.6 in (980 mm) | 5.5 in below median |
| Height | 46.9 in (1,190 mm) | 59.1 in (1,501 mm) | 12.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 60 in (1,525 mm) | 66.8 in (1,696 mm) | 6.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 28 in (712 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
| 1999 | 90 in (2,285 mm) | 33.1 in (840 mm) | 46.9 in (1,190 mm) | 60 in (1,525 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | — |
Yamaha XV 1100 Virago dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.1 in (715 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 60 in (1,525 mm), giving the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.7% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago compact or large?
The representative overall length is 90 in (2,285 mm), making the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago very compact for its category. 8.5 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.7 sq ft (1.92 m²).
What do the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.1 in (840 mm) and representative height is 46.9 in (1,190 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha XV 1100 Virago 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.