The Yamaha IT motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 87 in (2,210 mm), width 36.8 in (935 mm), height 46.1 in (1,170 mm), wheelbase 55.9 in (1,420 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.8 in (275 mm).
Yamaha IT 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
64.3% 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 31.1 in (790 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 22.2 sq ft (2.07 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
19.4%. 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 | 87 in (2,210 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 5.5 in above median |
| Width | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 6.3 in above median |
| Height | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 10.8 in (275 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.1 in above median |
Yamaha IT dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 87 in (2,210 mm) | 36.8 in (935 mm) | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) | — | 10.8 in (275 mm) |
Yamaha IT dimensions FAQ
Does the Yamaha IT have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.9 in (1,420 mm), giving the Yamaha IT a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha IT have?
The representative ground clearance is 10.8 in (275 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 5.1 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha IT compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87 in (2,210 mm), making the Yamaha IT among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 5.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 22.2 sq ft (2.07 m²).
What do the Yamaha IT width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 36.8 in (935 mm) and representative height is 46.1 in (1,170 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha IT?
The main listed figures are overall length 87 in (2,210 mm), wheelbase 55.9 in (1,420 mm), and ground clearance 10.8 in (275 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 19.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.