The Yamaha MT-15 motorcycle dimensions for 2020-2023 is length 77.4 in (1,965 mm) to 79.5 in (2,020 mm), width 31.5 in (800 mm), height 41.9 in (1,065 mm) to 42.1 in (1,070 mm), wheelbase 52.6 in (1,335 mm) to 53.3 in (1,355 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm).
Yamaha MT-15 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
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.9 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.6% 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 26.6 in (675 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
12.2%. 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 | 79.5 in (2,020 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Width | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Height | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 3.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in (162 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
Yamaha MT-15 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 79.5 in (2,020 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 53.3 in (1,355 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2021 | 79.5 in (2,020 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| 2022 | 79.5 in (2,020 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
| 2023 | 77.4 in (1,965 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Yamaha MT-15 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha MT-15 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.9 in (810 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha MT-15 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 52.6 in (1,335 mm), giving the Yamaha MT-15 a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha MT-15 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.4 in (162 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 0.7 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha MT-15 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 79.5 in (2,020 mm), making the Yamaha MT-15 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.4 sq ft (1.62 m²).
What do the Yamaha MT-15 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.5 in (800 mm) and representative height is 42.1 in (1,070 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha MT-15 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 79.5 in (2,020 mm) in 2020-2022 to 77.4 in (1,965 mm) in 2023, a change of 2.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.