The Yamaha MT-09 motorcycle dimensions for 2014-2025 is length 81.7 in (2,075 mm) to 82.3 in (2,090 mm), width 31.3 in (795 mm) to 32.1 in (815 mm), height 44.1 in (1,120 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm), wheelbase 56.3 in (1,430 mm) to 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm) to 32.5 in (826 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha MT-09 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
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.4% 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 in (635 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.2 sq ft (1.69 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.4%. 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 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Width | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 1.8 in above median |
| Height | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Yamaha MT-09 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2015 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2016 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2017 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2018 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2019 | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| 2021 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2022 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| 2023 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 46.9 in (1,191 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 32.5 in (825 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Yamaha MT-09 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha MT-09 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.1 in (815 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.8 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha MT-09 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.7 in (1,440 mm), giving the Yamaha MT-09 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha MT-09 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha MT-09 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.7 in (2,075 mm), making the Yamaha MT-09 shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 0.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.2 sq ft (1.69 m²).
What do the Yamaha MT-09 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.1 in (815 mm) and representative height is 44.7 in (1,135 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha MT-09 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 44.7 in (1,135 mm) in 2014-2018 to 46.9 in (1,191 mm) in 2021-2023, a change of 2.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.