The Yamaha CS5 motorcycle dimensions for 1972 is length 76.2 in (1,935 mm), width 32.9 in (835 mm), height 40.7 in (1,035 mm), wheelbase 49 in (1,245 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm).
Yamaha CS5 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
Wheelbase / length
64.3% 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 27.2 in (690 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.4 sq ft (1.62 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.4%. 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 | 76.2 in (1,935 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 5.3 in below median |
| Width | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Height | 40.7 in (1,035 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 49 in (1,245 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 6.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
Yamaha CS5 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 76.2 in (1,935 mm) | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 40.7 in (1,035 mm) | 49 in (1,245 mm) | — | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Yamaha CS5 dimensions FAQ
Does the Yamaha CS5 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 49 in (1,245 mm), giving the Yamaha CS5 a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha CS5 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.4 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha CS5 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 76.2 in (1,935 mm), making the Yamaha CS5 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 5.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.4 sq ft (1.62 m²).
What do the Yamaha CS5 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.9 in (835 mm) and representative height is 40.7 in (1,035 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha CS5?
The main listed figures are overall length 76.2 in (1,935 mm), wheelbase 49 in (1,245 mm), and ground clearance 6.1 in (155 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 12.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.