The Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago motorcycle dimensions for 2001-2003 is length 87.6 in (2,225 mm), width 30.7 in (780 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 28.3 in (720 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha XV 535 DX 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 28.3 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.3% 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 27.8 in (705 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.7 sq ft (1.74 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.5%. 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 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 8.9 in below median |
| Width | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 5.7 in below median |
| Height | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 4.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | — | — | — | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 87.6 in (2,225 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 59.8 in (1,520 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | — |
Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.3 in (720 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.6 in (2,225 mm), making the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago very compact for its category. 8.9 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.7 sq ft (1.74 m²).
What do the Yamaha XV 535 DX Virago width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.7 in (780 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Yamaha XV 535 DX 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.