Yamaha MR50 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha MR50 motorcycle dimensions for 1980 is length 72.2 in (1,835 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 40.2 in (1,020 mm), wheelbase 46.5 in (1,180 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm), and the ground clearance is 8.1 in (205 mm).

Yamaha MR50 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
72.2 in (1,835 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
30.3 in (770 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
40.2 in (1,020 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
46.5 in (1,180 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
29.1 in (740 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
8.1 in (205 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.

Length72.2 in (1,835 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 104.5 in (2,654 mm)
Width30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 20.9 in (530 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height40.2 in (1,020 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.1 in (1,552 mm)
Wheelbase46.5 in (1,180 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height29.1 in (740 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance8.1 in (205 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.

Length12th percentile
This model
72.2 in (1,835 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
9.3 in below the category median from 240 comparable Yamaha models.
Width45th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 231 comparable Yamaha models.
Height6th percentile
This model
40.2 in (1,020 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
3.9 in below the category median from 224 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase6th percentile
This model
46.5 in (1,180 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
8.7 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height19th percentile
This model
29.1 in (740 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
2.1 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance78th percentile
This model
8.1 in (205 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
2.4 in above the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 29.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

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 25.8 in (655 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

17.4%. 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 72.2 in (1,835 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 9.3 in below median
Width 30.3 in (770 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 0.2 in below median
Height 40.2 in (1,020 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 3.9 in below median
Wheelbase 46.5 in (1,180 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 8.7 in below median
Seat height 29.1 in (740 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 2.1 in below median
Ground clearance 8.1 in (205 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 2.4 in above median

Yamaha MR50 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1980 72.2 in (1,835 mm) 30.3 in (770 mm) 40.2 in (1,020 mm) 46.5 in (1,180 mm) 29.1 in (740 mm) 8.1 in (205 mm)

Yamaha MR50 dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha MR50 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 29.1 in (740 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 2.1 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha MR50 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 46.5 in (1,180 mm), giving the Yamaha MR50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 8.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha MR50 have?

The representative ground clearance is 8.1 in (205 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 2.4 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha MR50 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 72.2 in (1,835 mm), making the Yamaha MR50 very compact for its category. 9.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²).

What do the Yamaha MR50 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 40.2 in (1,020 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is very low overall for its category.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha MR50?

The main listed figures are overall length 72.2 in (1,835 mm), wheelbase 46.5 in (1,180 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm), and ground clearance 8.1 in (205 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 17.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.