The Yamaha BWs 12 motorcycle dimensions for 2010 is length 66.3 in (1,685 mm), width 27.2 in (690 mm), height 41.4 in (1,052 mm), wheelbase 46.1 in (1,172 mm), seat height 30.2 in (768 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm).
Yamaha BWs 12 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 30.2 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.6% 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 20.2 in (513 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 12.5 sq ft (1.16 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.6%. 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 | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 15.2 in below median |
| Width | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Height | 41.4 in (1,052 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.7 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 46.1 in (1,172 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 9 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.2 in (768 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (124 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
Yamaha BWs 12 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 41.4 in (1,052 mm) | 46.1 in (1,172 mm) | 30.2 in (768 mm) | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
Yamaha BWs 12 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha BWs 12 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.2 in (768 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha BWs 12 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 46.1 in (1,172 mm), giving the Yamaha BWs 12 a very short wheelbase for its category. 9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha BWs 12 have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (124 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.8 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha BWs 12 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 66.3 in (1,685 mm), making the Yamaha BWs 12 very compact for its category. 15.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 12.5 sq ft (1.16 m²).
What do the Yamaha BWs 12 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.2 in (690 mm) and representative height is 41.4 in (1,052 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 BWs 12?
The main listed figures are overall length 66.3 in (1,685 mm), wheelbase 46.1 in (1,172 mm), seat height 30.2 in (768 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (124 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.