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
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
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.