Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing motorcycle dimensions for 2017 is length 80.3 in (2,040 mm), width 27.8 in (706 mm), height 43.1 in (1,095 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,374 mm), and the seat height 33.5 in (851 mm).

Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing dimensions at a glance

Overall length
80.3 in (2,040 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
27.8 in (706 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.1 in (1,095 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
54.1 in (1,374 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
33.5 in (851 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length80.3 in (2,040 mm)
Observed category range: 72 in (1,828 mm) to 87.8 in (2,230 mm)
Width27.8 in (706 mm)
Observed category range: 20.1 in (510 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm)
Height43.1 in (1,095 mm)
Observed category range: 31.1 in (790 mm) to 54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Wheelbase54.1 in (1,374 mm)
Observed category range: 48.4 in (1,230 mm) to 60.8 in (1,545 mm)
Seat height33.5 in (851 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (701 mm) to 33.9 in (861 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length36th percentile
This model
80.3 in (2,040 mm)
Category median
81.1 in (2,060 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 74 comparable Yamaha models.
Width42nd percentile
This model
27.8 in (706 mm)
Category median
28.3 in (720 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 70 comparable Yamaha models.
Height28th percentile
This model
43.1 in (1,095 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
1.6 in below the category median from 71 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase37th percentile
This model
54.1 in (1,374 mm)
Category median
54.3 in (1,380 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 75 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height89th percentile
This model
33.5 in (851 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
1.4 in above the category median from 76 comparable Yamaha models.

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 (666 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 15.5 sq ft (1.44 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

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) 81.1 in (2,060 mm) 0.8 in below median
Width 27.8 in (706 mm) 28.3 in (720 mm) 0.6 in below median
Height 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 1.6 in below median
Wheelbase 54.1 in (1,374 mm) 54.3 in (1,380 mm) 0.2 in below median
Seat height 33.5 in (851 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 1.4 in above median

Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2017 80.3 in (2,040 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 54.1 in (1,374 mm) 33.5 in (851 mm)

Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 33.5 in (851 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.4 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 54.1 in (1,374 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.

Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing compact or large?

The representative overall length is 80.3 in (2,040 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 0.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.5 sq ft (1.44 m²).

What do the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 27.8 in (706 mm) and representative height is 43.1 in (1,095 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.