The Yamaha YZF R6 Race motorcycle dimensions for 2021 is length 80.3 in (2,040 mm), width 27.4 in (695 mm), height 45.3 in (1,150 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,375 mm), seat height 33.5 in (850 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Yamaha YZF R6 Race 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 33.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.4% 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 26.2 in (665 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.5%. 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 | 80.3 in (2,040 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Width | 27.4 in (695 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 3.1 in below median |
| Height | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 54.1 in (1,375 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Yamaha YZF R6 Race dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.3 in (2,040 mm) | 27.4 in (695 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 54.1 in (1,375 mm) | 33.5 in (850 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Yamaha YZF R6 Race dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF R6 Race seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.5 in (850 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.2 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF R6 Race have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54.1 in (1,375 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF R6 Race a wheelbase around the category middle. 1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF R6 Race have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF R6 Race compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.3 in (2,040 mm), making the Yamaha YZF R6 Race around the middle of its category for overall length. 1.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZF R6 Race width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.4 in (695 mm) and representative height is 45.3 in (1,150 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha YZF R6 Race?
The main listed figures are overall length 80.3 in (2,040 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,375 mm), seat height 33.5 in (850 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.