Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2004-2007 is length 96.9 in (2,460 mm), width 37.2 in (945 mm), height 43.1 in (1,095 mm), wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm), seat height 28 in (710 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic dimensions at a glance

Overall length
96.9 in (2,460 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
37.2 in (945 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.1 in (1,095 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
64.8 in (1,645 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
28 in (710 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.

Length96.9 in (2,460 mm)
Observed category range: 80.9 in (2,055 mm) to 102 in (2,591 mm)
Width37.2 in (945 mm)
Observed category range: 28 in (711 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Height43.1 in (1,095 mm)
Observed category range: 41.7 in (1,059 mm) to 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Wheelbase64.8 in (1,645 mm)
Observed category range: 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 70.9 in (1,801 mm)
Seat height28 in (710 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.

Length56th percentile
This model
96.9 in (2,460 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 87 comparable Yamaha models.
Width71st percentile
This model
37.2 in (945 mm)
Category median
36.4 in (925 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 84 comparable Yamaha models.
Height20th percentile
This model
43.1 in (1,095 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
1 in below the category median from 82 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase53rd percentile
This model
64.8 in (1,645 mm)
Category median
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 99 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height70th percentile
This model
28 in (710 mm)
Category median
27.8 in (706 mm)
0.2 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.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 28 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

66.9% 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 32.1 in (815 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 25 sq ft (2.32 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.8%. 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 96.9 in (2,460 mm) 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 0.4 in above median
Width 37.2 in (945 mm) 36.4 in (925 mm) 0.8 in above median
Height 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 1 in below median
Wheelbase 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 64.6 in (1,640 mm) 0.2 in above median
Seat height 28 in (710 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 0.2 in above median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2004 96.9 in (2,460 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2006 96.9 in (2,460 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2007 96.9 in (2,460 mm) 37.2 in (945 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 64.8 in (1,645 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 28 in (710 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64.8 in (1,645 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic 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 XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic compact or large?

The representative overall length is 96.9 in (2,460 mm), making the Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 25 sq ft (2.32 m²).

What do the Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 37.2 in (945 mm) and representative height is 43.1 in (1,095 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.

Did the Yamaha XVS 1100 A DragStar Classic 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.