The Yamaha BWs Next Generation motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2010 is length 68.7 in (1,746 mm), width 26.6 in (675 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm), wheelbase 47.5 in (1,206 mm), seat height 31.6 in (803 mm), and the ground clearance is 6 in (153 mm).
Yamaha BWs Next Generation 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.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.6 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.1% 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 21.3 in (540 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 12.7 sq ft (1.18 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.7%. 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 | 68.7 in (1,746 mm) | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 6.7 in below median |
| Width | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Height | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 47.5 in (1,206 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.6 in (803 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6 in (153 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
Yamaha BWs Next Generation dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 68.7 in (1,746 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 47.5 in (1,206 mm) | 31.6 in (803 mm) | 6 in (153 mm) |
| 2007 | 68.7 in (1,746 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 47.5 in (1,206 mm) | 31.6 in (803 mm) | 6 in (153 mm) |
| 2008 | 68.7 in (1,746 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | — | 31.6 in (803 mm) | 6 in (153 mm) |
| 2010 | 68.7 in (1,746 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 47.5 in (1,206 mm) | 31.6 in (803 mm) | 6 in (153 mm) |
Yamaha BWs Next Generation dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha BWs Next Generation seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.6 in (803 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.9 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha BWs Next Generation have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 47.5 in (1,206 mm), giving the Yamaha BWs Next Generation a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha BWs Next Generation have?
The representative ground clearance is 6 in (153 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.9 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha BWs Next Generation compact or large?
The representative overall length is 68.7 in (1,746 mm), making the Yamaha BWs Next Generation very compact for its category. 6.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 12.7 sq ft (1.18 m²).
What do the Yamaha BWs Next Generation width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 26.6 in (675 mm) and representative height is 44.1 in (1,120 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Yamaha BWs Next Generation 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.