The Yamaha RD 80 LC motorcycle dimensions for 1982 is length 80.1 in (2,035 mm), width 27 in (685 mm), height 31.1 in (790 mm), wheelbase 48.4 in (1,230 mm), seat height 30.1 in (765 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.7 in (195 mm).
Yamaha RD 80 LC 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
Seat height feel
About 30.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
60.4% 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 31.7 in (805 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15 sq ft (1.39 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
15.9%. 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 | 80.1 in (2,035 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Width | 27 in (685 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 13.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 48.4 in (1,230 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 5.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in (195 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
Yamaha RD 80 LC dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 80.1 in (2,035 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 48.4 in (1,230 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 7.7 in (195 mm) |
Yamaha RD 80 LC dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha RD 80 LC seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.1 in (765 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha RD 80 LC have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 48.4 in (1,230 mm), giving the Yamaha RD 80 LC a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 60.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha RD 80 LC have?
The representative ground clearance is 7.7 in (195 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 2.2 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha RD 80 LC compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.1 in (2,035 mm), making the Yamaha RD 80 LC shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15 sq ft (1.39 m²).
What do the Yamaha RD 80 LC width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27 in (685 mm) and representative height is 31.1 in (790 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha RD 80 LC?
The main listed figures are overall length 80.1 in (2,035 mm), wheelbase 48.4 in (1,230 mm), seat height 30.1 in (765 mm), and ground clearance 7.7 in (195 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 15.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.