Yamaha AS1 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha AS1 motorcycle dimensions for 1968 is length 73 in (1,854 mm), width 26.4 in (671 mm), height 39.8 in (1,011 mm), wheelbase 42.2 in (1,072 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm).

Yamaha AS1 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
73 in (1,854 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
26.4 in (671 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
39.8 in (1,011 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
42.2 in (1,072 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Ground clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

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

Length73 in (1,854 mm)
Observed category range: 73 in (1,854 mm) to 93.3 in (2,370 mm)
Width26.4 in (671 mm)
Observed category range: 26.4 in (671 mm) to 35.6 in (905 mm)
Height39.8 in (1,011 mm)
Observed category range: 39.8 in (1,011 mm) to 58.7 in (1,490 mm)
Wheelbase42.2 in (1,072 mm)
Observed category range: 42.2 in (1,072 mm) to 62.8 in (1,595 mm)
Clearance5.9 in (150 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (125 mm) to 10 in (255 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length2nd percentile
This model
73 in (1,854 mm)
Category median
85.6 in (2,175 mm)
12.6 in below the category median from 28 comparable Yamaha models.
Width2nd percentile
This model
26.4 in (671 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
4.1 in below the category median from 25 comparable Yamaha models.
Height2nd percentile
This model
39.8 in (1,011 mm)
Category median
52.2 in (1,326 mm)
12.4 in below the category median from 25 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase2nd percentile
This model
42.2 in (1,072 mm)
Category median
58.9 in (1,495 mm)
16.7 in below the category median from 29 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance80th percentile
This model
5.9 in (150 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 27 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Wheelbase / length

57.8% 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 30.8 in (782 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 13.4 sq ft (1.24 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

14%. 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 73 in (1,854 mm) 85.6 in (2,175 mm) 12.6 in below median
Width 26.4 in (671 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 4.1 in below median
Height 39.8 in (1,011 mm) 52.2 in (1,326 mm) 12.4 in below median
Wheelbase 42.2 in (1,072 mm) 58.9 in (1,495 mm) 16.7 in below median
Ground clearance 5.9 in (150 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) 0.4 in above median

Yamaha AS1 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1968 73 in (1,854 mm) 26.4 in (671 mm) 39.8 in (1,011 mm) 42.2 in (1,072 mm) 5.9 in (150 mm)

Yamaha AS1 dimensions FAQ

Does the Yamaha AS1 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 42.2 in (1,072 mm), giving the Yamaha AS1 a very short wheelbase for its category. 16.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 57.8% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha AS1 have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha AS1 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 73 in (1,854 mm), making the Yamaha AS1 very compact for its category. 12.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 13.4 sq ft (1.24 m²).

What do the Yamaha AS1 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 26.4 in (671 mm) and representative height is 39.8 in (1,011 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha AS1?

The main listed figures are overall length 73 in (1,854 mm), wheelbase 42.2 in (1,072 mm), and ground clearance 5.9 in (150 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 14%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.