The Yamaha CA50M motorcycle dimensions for 1982 is length 65.4 in (1,660 mm), width 24.4 in (620 mm), height 39.6 in (1,005 mm), wheelbase 44.5 in (1,130 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.3 in (110 mm).
Yamaha CA50M 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
68.1% 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 20.9 in (530 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 11.1 sq ft (1.03 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.7%. 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 | 65.4 in (1,660 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 16.1 in below median |
| Width | 24.4 in (620 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 6.1 in below median |
| Height | 39.6 in (1,005 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 4.5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 10.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.3 in (110 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
Yamaha CA50M dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 65.4 in (1,660 mm) | 24.4 in (620 mm) | 39.6 in (1,005 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | — | 4.3 in (110 mm) |
Yamaha CA50M dimensions FAQ
Does the Yamaha CA50M have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 44.5 in (1,130 mm), giving the Yamaha CA50M a very short wheelbase for its category. 10.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha CA50M have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.3 in (110 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha CA50M compact or large?
The representative overall length is 65.4 in (1,660 mm), making the Yamaha CA50M very compact for its category. 16.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 11.1 sq ft (1.03 m²).
What do the Yamaha CA50M width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 24.4 in (620 mm) and representative height is 39.6 in (1,005 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 CA50M?
The main listed figures are overall length 65.4 in (1,660 mm), wheelbase 44.5 in (1,130 mm), and ground clearance 4.3 in (110 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.