Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic motorcycle dimensions for 2004-2007 is length 96.5 in (2,450 mm), width 36.6 in (930 mm), height 43.5 in (1,105 mm), wheelbase 63.4 in (1,610 mm) to 64 in (1,625 mm), seat height 28 in (710 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic dimensions at a glance

Overall length
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
36.6 in (930 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.5 in (1,105 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
63.4 in (1,610 mm) to 64 in (1,625 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.

Length96.5 in (2,450 mm)
Observed category range: 80.9 in (2,055 mm) to 102 in (2,591 mm)
Width36.6 in (930 mm)
Observed category range: 28 in (711 mm) to 43.3 in (1,100 mm)
Height43.5 in (1,105 mm)
Observed category range: 41.7 in (1,059 mm) to 59.6 in (1,514 mm)
Wheelbase64 in (1,625 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.

Length49th percentile
This model
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
Category median
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
About the same as the category median from 87 comparable Yamaha models.
Width58th percentile
This model
36.6 in (930 mm)
Category median
36.4 in (925 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 84 comparable Yamaha models.
Height40th percentile
This model
43.5 in (1,105 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 82 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase42nd percentile
This model
64 in (1,625 mm)
Category median
64.6 in (1,640 mm)
0.6 in below 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 earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Wheelbase

2004 baseline63.4 in (1,610 mm)
2006-200764 in (1,625 mm)0.6 in vs baseline

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

66.3% 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 32.5 in (825 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 24.5 sq ft (2.28 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

8.9%. 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 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 96.5 in (2,450 mm) About the same as median
Width 36.6 in (930 mm) 36.4 in (925 mm) 0.2 in above median
Height 43.5 in (1,105 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 0.6 in below median
Wheelbase 64 in (1,625 mm) 64.6 in (1,640 mm) 0.6 in below 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 650 A DragStar Classic dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2004 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 36.6 in (930 mm) 43.5 in (1,105 mm) 63.4 in (1,610 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2006 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 36.6 in (930 mm) 43.5 in (1,105 mm) 64 in (1,625 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2007 96.5 in (2,450 mm) 36.6 in (930 mm) 43.5 in (1,105 mm) 64 in (1,625 mm) 28 in (710 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha XVS 650 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 650 A DragStar Classic have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 64 in (1,625 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS 650 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 650 A DragStar Classic compact or large?

The representative overall length is 96.5 in (2,450 mm), making the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic around the middle of its category for overall length. About the same as the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24.5 sq ft (2.28 m²).

What do the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 36.6 in (930 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha XVS 650 A DragStar Classic dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 63.4 in (1,610 mm) in 2004 to 64 in (1,625 mm) in 2006-2007, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.