The Yamaha BWs Original motorcycle dimensions for 2016 is length 66.3 in (1,685 mm), wheelbase 46.1 in (1,172 mm), and the seat height 30.2 in (768 mm).
Yamaha BWs Original 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.
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) | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 9.1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 46.1 in (1,172 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 4.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.2 in (768 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
Yamaha BWs Original dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 66.3 in (1,685 mm) | — | — | 46.1 in (1,172 mm) | 30.2 in (768 mm) | — |
Yamaha BWs Original dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha BWs Original seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.2 in (768 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha BWs Original have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 46.1 in (1,172 mm), giving the Yamaha BWs Original a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.6% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha BWs Original compact or large?
The representative overall length is 66.3 in (1,685 mm), making the Yamaha BWs Original very compact for its category. 9.1 in below the category median.