Yamaha XV 920 MK Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha XV 920 MK motorcycle dimensions for 1983 is length 86.6 in (2,200 mm), width 33.1 in (840 mm), height 47.4 in (1,205 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.5 in (750 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha XV 920 MK dimensions at a glance

Overall length
86.6 in (2,200 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
33.1 in (840 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
47.4 in (1,205 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
59.8 in (1,520 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
29.5 in (750 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length86.6 in (2,200 mm)
Observed category range: 80.9 in (2,055 mm) to 102 in (2,591 mm)
Width33.1 in (840 mm)
Observed category range: 28 in (711 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Height47.4 in (1,205 mm)
Observed category range: 41.7 in (1,059 mm) to 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Wheelbase59.8 in (1,520 mm)
Observed category range: 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Seat height29.5 in (750 mm)
Observed category range: 26 in (660 mm) to 30.5 in (775 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 5.1 in (130 mm) to 6.3 in (160 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length4th percentile
This model
86.6 in (2,200 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
9.8 in below the category median from 87 comparable Yamaha models.
Width17th percentile
This model
33.1 in (840 mm)
Category median
36.4 in (925 mm)
3.3 in below the category median from 84 comparable Yamaha models.
Height92nd percentile
This model
47.4 in (1,205 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
3.3 in above the category median from 82 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase10th percentile
This model
59.8 in (1,520 mm)
Category median
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
4.7 in below the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height92nd percentile
This model
29.5 in (750 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
1.7 in above the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance51st percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 72 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 29.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

69.1% 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 26.8 in (680 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.9 sq ft (1.85 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.5%. 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 86.6 in (2,200 mm) 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 9.8 in below median
Width 33.1 in (840 mm) 36.4 in (925 mm) 3.3 in below median
Height 47.4 in (1,205 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 3.3 in above median
Wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm) 64.6 in (1,640 mm) 4.7 in below median
Seat height 29.5 in (750 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 1.7 in above median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha XV 920 MK dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1983 86.6 in (2,200 mm) 33.1 in (840 mm) 47.4 in (1,205 mm) 59.8 in (1,520 mm) 29.5 in (750 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha XV 920 MK dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha XV 920 MK seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 29.5 in (750 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.7 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha XV 920 MK have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 59.8 in (1,520 mm), giving the Yamaha XV 920 MK a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XV 920 MK have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Yamaha XV 920 MK compact or large?

The representative overall length is 86.6 in (2,200 mm), making the Yamaha XV 920 MK very compact for its category. 9.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.9 sq ft (1.85 m²).

What do the Yamaha XV 920 MK width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 33.1 in (840 mm) and representative height is 47.4 in (1,205 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XV 920 MK?

The main listed figures are overall length 86.6 in (2,200 mm), wheelbase 59.8 in (1,520 mm), seat height 29.5 in (750 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.