The Yamaha MR50 motorcycle dimensions for 1980 is length 72.2 in (1,835 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 40.2 in (1,020 mm), wheelbase 46.5 in (1,180 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm), and the ground clearance is 8.1 in (205 mm).
Yamaha MR50 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 29.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
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 25.8 in (655 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
17.4%. 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 | 72.2 in (1,835 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 9.3 in below median |
| Width | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Height | 40.2 in (1,020 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 8.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 2.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in (205 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
Yamaha MR50 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 72.2 in (1,835 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 40.2 in (1,020 mm) | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 8.1 in (205 mm) |
Yamaha MR50 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha MR50 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.1 in (740 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 2.1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha MR50 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 46.5 in (1,180 mm), giving the Yamaha MR50 a very short wheelbase for its category. 8.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha MR50 have?
The representative ground clearance is 8.1 in (205 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 2.4 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha MR50 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 72.2 in (1,835 mm), making the Yamaha MR50 very compact for its category. 9.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.2 sq ft (1.41 m²).
What do the Yamaha MR50 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 40.2 in (1,020 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha MR50?
The main listed figures are overall length 72.2 in (1,835 mm), wheelbase 46.5 in (1,180 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm), and ground clearance 8.1 in (205 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 17.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.