The Honda Ape 50 motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2016 is length 67.3 in (1,710 mm) to 67.7 in (1,719 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm), height 38.2 in (970 mm) to 45.5 in (1,155 mm), wheelbase 46.7 in (1,185 mm) to 67.3 in (1,710 mm), seat height 28.1 in (715 mm) to 29.7 in (755 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm) to 6.5 in (165 mm).
Honda Ape 50 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Honda models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Honda models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Honda model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.9% 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 21 in (534 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 14.4 sq ft (1.34 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
13.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Honda models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 67.7 in (1,719 mm) | 81.7 in (2,074 mm) | 14 in below median |
| Width | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 29.5 in (750 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Height | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 8.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 31.7 in (805 mm) | 3.5 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 5.4 in (136 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
Honda Ape 50 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 67.3 in (1,710 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
| 2006 | — | — | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 67.3 in (1,710 mm) | 29.7 in (755 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2011 | 67.7 in (1,719 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2013 | 67.7 in (1,719 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2015 | 67.7 in (1,719 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
| 2016 | 67.7 in (1,719 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 46.7 in (1,185 mm) | 28.1 in (715 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Honda Ape 50 dimensions FAQ
Is the Honda Ape 50 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.1 in (715 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 3.5 in below the category median.
Does the Honda Ape 50 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 46.7 in (1,185 mm), giving the Honda Ape 50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 8.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Honda Ape 50 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.7 in above the category median.
Is the Honda Ape 50 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 67.7 in (1,719 mm), making the Honda Ape 50 very compact for its category. 14 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 14.4 sq ft (1.34 m²).
What do the Honda Ape 50 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.7 in (780 mm) and representative height is 45.5 in (1,155 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Honda models. The height is taller than most comparable Honda models.
Did the Honda Ape 50 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 46.7 in (1,185 mm) in 2002 to 67.3 in (1,710 mm) in 2006, a change of 20.7 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.