Yamaha BWs Naked 50 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha BWs Naked 50 motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2014 is length 66.3 in (1,685 mm), width 27.2 in (690 mm), height 41.4 in (1,052 mm) to 42.1 in (1,070 mm), wheelbase 45.4 in (1,152 mm) to 46.1 in (1,172 mm), seat height 30.2 in (768 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.7 in (120 mm) to 4.9 in (124 mm).

Yamaha BWs Naked 50 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
27.2 in (690 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
41.4 in (1,052 mm) to 42.1 in (1,070 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
45.4 in (1,152 mm) to 46.1 in (1,172 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.2 in (768 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
4.7 in (120 mm) to 4.9 in (124 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.

Length66.3 in (1,685 mm)
Observed category range: 61.6 in (1,565 mm) to 98.4 in (2,499 mm)
Width27.2 in (690 mm)
Observed category range: 23.6 in (600 mm) to 38.1 in (969 mm)
Height41.8 in (1,061 mm)
Observed category range: 38.1 in (969 mm) to 58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Wheelbase45.7 in (1,162 mm)
Observed category range: 42.5 in (1,080 mm) to 66.5 in (1,689 mm)
Seat height30.2 in (768 mm)
Observed category range: 25.8 in (655 mm) to 32.6 in (828 mm)
Clearance4.8 in (122 mm)
Observed category range: 3.3 in (85 mm) to 15 in (382 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length7th percentile
This model
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
Category median
75.4 in (1,915 mm)
9.1 in below the category median from 167 comparable Yamaha models.
Width40th percentile
This model
27.2 in (690 mm)
Category median
27.6 in (700 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 161 comparable Yamaha models.
Height21st percentile
This model
41.8 in (1,061 mm)
Category median
44.3 in (1,125 mm)
2.5 in below the category median from 159 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase6th percentile
This model
45.7 in (1,162 mm)
Category median
50.8 in (1,290 mm)
5 in below the category median from 165 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height34th percentile
This model
30.2 in (768 mm)
Category median
30.7 in (780 mm)
0.5 in below the category median from 164 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance25th percentile
This model
4.8 in (122 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
0.3 in below the category median from 154 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall height

2013 baseline41.4 in (1,052 mm)
201442.1 in (1,070 mm)0.7 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2013 baseline45.4 in (1,152 mm)
201446.1 in (1,172 mm)0.8 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2013 baseline4.7 in (120 mm)
20144.9 in (124 mm)0.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.2 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

69% 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 20.6 in (523 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 12.5 sq ft (1.16 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

10.5%. 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 66.3 in (1,685 mm) 75.4 in (1,915 mm) 9.1 in below median
Width 27.2 in (690 mm) 27.6 in (700 mm) 0.4 in below median
Height 41.8 in (1,061 mm) 44.3 in (1,125 mm) 2.5 in below median
Wheelbase 45.7 in (1,162 mm) 50.8 in (1,290 mm) 5 in below median
Seat height 30.2 in (768 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm) 0.5 in below median
Ground clearance 4.8 in (122 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) 0.3 in below median

Yamaha BWs Naked 50 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2013 66.3 in (1,685 mm) 27.2 in (690 mm) 41.4 in (1,052 mm) 45.4 in (1,152 mm) 30.2 in (768 mm) 4.7 in (120 mm)
2014 66.3 in (1,685 mm) 27.2 in (690 mm) 42.1 in (1,070 mm) 46.1 in (1,172 mm) 30.2 in (768 mm) 4.9 in (124 mm)

Yamaha BWs Naked 50 dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.2 in (768 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 45.7 in (1,162 mm), giving the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 have?

The representative ground clearance is 4.8 in (122 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.3 in below the category median.

Is the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 66.3 in (1,685 mm), making the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 very compact for its category. 9.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 12.5 sq ft (1.16 m²).

What do the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 27.2 in (690 mm) and representative height is 41.8 in (1,061 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha BWs Naked 50 dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 45.4 in (1,152 mm) in 2013 to 46.1 in (1,172 mm) in 2014, a change of 0.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.