Yamaha MT-09 TR Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha MT-09 TR motorcycle dimensions for 2018-2019 is length 85 in (2,160 mm), width 33.5 in (850 mm), height 54.1 in (1,375 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm) to 59.1 in (1,500 mm), seat height 33.3 in (845 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).

Yamaha MT-09 TR dimensions at a glance

Overall length
85 in (2,160 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
33.5 in (850 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
56.7 in (1,440 mm) to 59.1 in (1,500 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
33.3 in (845 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.3 in (135 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length85 in (2,160 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 104.5 in (2,654 mm)
Width33.5 in (850 mm)
Observed category range: 20.9 in (530 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.1 in (1,552 mm)
Wheelbase57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height33.4 in (848 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance5.3 in (135 mm)
Observed category range: 3.5 in (90 mm) to 15.3 in (388 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length67th percentile
This model
85 in (2,160 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
3.5 in above the category median from 240 comparable Yamaha models.
Width76th percentile
This model
33.5 in (850 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
3 in above the category median from 231 comparable Yamaha models.
Height89th percentile
This model
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
10 in above the category median from 224 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase65th percentile
This model
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
2.8 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height83rd percentile
This model
33.4 in (848 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
2.1 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance29th percentile
This model
5.3 in (135 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Wheelbase

2018 baseline56.7 in (1,440 mm)
201959.1 in (1,500 mm)2.4 in vs baseline

Seat height

2018 baseline33.3 in (845 mm)
201933.5 in (850 mm)0.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 33.4 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

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 27.2 in (690 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.8 sq ft (1.84 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.2%. 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 85 in (2,160 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 3.5 in above median
Width 33.5 in (850 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 3 in above median
Height 54.1 in (1,375 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 10 in above median
Wheelbase 57.9 in (1,470 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 2.8 in above median
Seat height 33.4 in (848 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 2.1 in above median
Ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.4 in below median

Yamaha MT-09 TR dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2018 85 in (2,160 mm) 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 33.3 in (845 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)
2019 85 in (2,160 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 54.1 in (1,375 mm) 59.1 in (1,500 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Yamaha MT-09 TR dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha MT-09 TR seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 33.4 in (848 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.1 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha MT-09 TR have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 57.9 in (1,470 mm), giving the Yamaha MT-09 TR a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha MT-09 TR 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 TR compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85 in (2,160 mm), making the Yamaha MT-09 TR longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 3.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.8 sq ft (1.84 m²).

What do the Yamaha MT-09 TR width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 33.5 in (850 mm) and representative height is 54.1 in (1,375 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha MT-09 TR dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 56.7 in (1,440 mm) in 2018 to 59.1 in (1,500 mm) in 2019, a change of 2.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.