The Yamaha Cygnus Alpha motorcycle dimensions for 2018 is length 70.7 in (1,795 mm), width 27.6 in (700 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 50 in (1,270 mm), seat height 30.5 in (775 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Yamaha Cygnus Alpha 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 30.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
70.8% 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 20.7 in (525 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 13.5 sq ft (1.26 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.2%. 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 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 4.7 in below median |
| Width | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | About the same as median |
Yamaha Cygnus Alpha dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Yamaha Cygnus Alpha dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.5 in (775 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50 in (1,270 mm), giving the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha compact or large?
The representative overall length is 70.7 in (1,795 mm), making the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha very compact for its category. 4.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 13.5 sq ft (1.26 m²).
What do the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.6 in (700 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is around typical category height.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Cygnus Alpha?
The main listed figures are overall length 70.7 in (1,795 mm), wheelbase 50 in (1,270 mm), seat height 30.5 in (775 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.