The Yamaha YZF-R15s motorcycle dimensions for 2018 is length 77.6 in (1,970 mm), wheelbase 53 in (1,345 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R15s 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 31.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.3% 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 24.6 in (625 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
11.9%. 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 | 77.6 in (1,970 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53 in (1,345 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Yamaha YZF-R15s dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 77.6 in (1,970 mm) | — | — | 53 in (1,345 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha YZF-R15s dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R15s seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.5 in (800 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.3 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R15s have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53 in (1,345 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R15s a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF-R15s have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R15s compact or large?
The representative overall length is 77.6 in (1,970 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R15s shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 3.9 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha YZF-R15s?
The main listed figures are overall length 77.6 in (1,970 mm), wheelbase 53 in (1,345 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.