The Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar motorcycle dimensions for 2001 is length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), width 35.2 in (895 mm), height 43.1 in (1,095 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 26 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.8% 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 28.7 in (730 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 22.5 sq ft (2.09 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9%. 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 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 96.5 in (2,450 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Width | 35.2 in (895 mm) | 36.4 in (925 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Height | 43.1 in (1,095 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 64.6 in (1,640 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 26 in (660 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 92.1 in (2,340 mm) | 35.2 in (895 mm) | 43.1 in (1,095 mm) | 63.4 in (1,610 mm) | 26 in (660 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 26 in (660 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 63.4 in (1,610 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar 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 400 DragStar compact or large?
The representative overall length is 92.1 in (2,340 mm), making the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 4.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.5 sq ft (2.09 m²).
What do the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 35.2 in (895 mm) and representative height is 43.1 in (1,095 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar?
The main listed figures are overall length 92.1 in (2,340 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm), seat height 26 in (660 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.