Yamaha XVS950A Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha XVS950A motorcycle dimensions for 2018 is length 95.9 in (2,435 mm), width 38.8 in (985 mm), height 42.5 in (1,080 mm), wheelbase 61.8 in (1,570 mm), seat height 26.6 in (675 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Yamaha XVS950A dimensions at a glance

Overall length
95.9 in (2,435 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
38.8 in (985 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
42.5 in (1,080 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
61.8 in (1,570 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
26.6 in (675 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.

Length95.9 in (2,435 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 104.5 in (2,654 mm)
Width38.8 in (985 mm)
Observed category range: 20.9 in (530 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height42.5 in (1,080 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.1 in (1,552 mm)
Wheelbase61.8 in (1,570 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height26.6 in (675 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 3.5 in (90 mm) to 15.3 in (388 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length95th percentile
This model
95.9 in (2,435 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
14.4 in above the category median from 240 comparable Yamaha models.
Width89th percentile
This model
38.8 in (985 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
8.3 in above the category median from 231 comparable Yamaha models.
Height29th percentile
This model
42.5 in (1,080 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
1.6 in below the category median from 224 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase84th percentile
This model
61.8 in (1,570 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
6.7 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height5th percentile
This model
26.6 in (675 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
4.7 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance47th percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 26.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

64.5% 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 34.1 in (865 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 25.8 sq ft (2.4 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.2%. 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 95.9 in (2,435 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 14.4 in above median
Width 38.8 in (985 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 8.3 in above median
Height 42.5 in (1,080 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 1.6 in below median
Wheelbase 61.8 in (1,570 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 6.7 in above median
Seat height 26.6 in (675 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 4.7 in below median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Yamaha XVS950A dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2018 95.9 in (2,435 mm) 38.8 in (985 mm) 42.5 in (1,080 mm) 61.8 in (1,570 mm) 26.6 in (675 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Yamaha XVS950A dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha XVS950A seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 26.6 in (675 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 4.7 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha XVS950A have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 61.8 in (1,570 mm), giving the Yamaha XVS950A one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 6.7 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.5% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha XVS950A 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 XVS950A compact or large?

The representative overall length is 95.9 in (2,435 mm), making the Yamaha XVS950A among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 14.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 25.8 sq ft (2.4 m²).

What do the Yamaha XVS950A width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 38.8 in (985 mm) and representative height is 42.5 in (1,080 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha XVS950A?

The main listed figures are overall length 95.9 in (2,435 mm), wheelbase 61.8 in (1,570 mm), seat height 26.6 in (675 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.