The Yamaha Why motorcycle dimensions for 2006-2010 is length 76.4 in (1,940 mm), width 27 in (685 mm), height 43.5 in (1,105 mm), wheelbase 50.9 in (1,294 mm), seat height 30.1 in (765 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).
Yamaha Why 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 30.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.7% 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 25.4 in (646 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 14.3 sq ft (1.33 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.7%. 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 | 76.4 in (1,940 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 5.1 in below median |
| Width | 27 in (685 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 3.5 in below median |
| Height | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 50.9 in (1,294 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 4.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 1.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Yamaha Why dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 76.4 in (1,940 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 50.9 in (1,294 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2007 | 76.4 in (1,940 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 50.9 in (1,294 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2008 | 76.4 in (1,940 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 50.9 in (1,294 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2009 | 76.4 in (1,940 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 50.9 in (1,294 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
| 2010 | 76.4 in (1,940 mm) | 27 in (685 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 50.9 in (1,294 mm) | 30.1 in (765 mm) | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
Yamaha Why dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Why seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.1 in (765 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1.1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Why have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50.9 in (1,294 mm), giving the Yamaha Why a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Why have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha Why compact or large?
The representative overall length is 76.4 in (1,940 mm), making the Yamaha Why shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 5.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 14.3 sq ft (1.33 m²).
What do the Yamaha Why width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27 in (685 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Yamaha Why 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.