The Yamaha C3 motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2013 is length 73 in (1,854 mm) to 75 in (1,905 mm), width 27 in (686 mm), height 41.1 in (1,044 mm), wheelbase 50.4 in (1,280 mm), seat height 28.9 in (734 mm) to 29 in (737 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.5 in (114 mm).
Yamaha C3 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.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 28.9 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69% 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 22.6 in (574 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 13.7 sq ft (1.27 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.9%. 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) | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Width | 27 in (686 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Height | 41.1 in (1,044 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 3.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Yamaha C3 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 75 in (1,905 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 41.1 in (1,044 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 29 in (737 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2008 | 73 in (1,854 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 41.1 in (1,044 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2009 | 73 in (1,854 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 41.1 in (1,044 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2010 | 73 in (1,854 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 41.1 in (1,044 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2011 | 73 in (1,854 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 41.1 in (1,044 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2012 | 73 in (1,854 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | — | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2013 | 73 in (1,854 mm) | 27 in (686 mm) | 41.1 in (1,044 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 28.9 in (734 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Yamaha C3 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha C3 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.9 in (734 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha C3 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50.4 in (1,280 mm), giving the Yamaha C3 a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha C3 have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.5 in (114 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha C3 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 73 in (1,854 mm), making the Yamaha C3 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 13.7 sq ft (1.27 m²).
What do the Yamaha C3 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27 in (686 mm) and representative height is 41.1 in (1,044 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha C3 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 75 in (1,905 mm) in 2007 to 73 in (1,854 mm) in 2008-2013, a change of 2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.