The Yamaha Niken motorcycle dimensions for 2018-2022 is length 84.6 in (2,149 mm), width 34.8 in (884 mm), height 49.2 in (1,250 mm), wheelbase 59.4 in (1,509 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm).
Yamaha Niken 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
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
70.2% 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 25.2 in (640 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 20.4 sq ft (1.9 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.9%. 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 | 84.6 in (2,149 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 2.5 in above median |
| Width | 34.8 in (884 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 4.5 in above median |
| Height | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 5.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.4 in (1,509 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in (150 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Yamaha Niken dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2019 | 84.6 in (2,149 mm) | 34.8 in (884 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 59.4 in (1,509 mm) | — | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2022 | 84.6 in (2,149 mm) | 34.8 in (884 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 59.4 in (1,509 mm) | — | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Yamaha Niken dimensions FAQ
Does the Yamaha Niken have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.4 in (1,509 mm), giving the Yamaha Niken one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Niken have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha Niken compact or large?
The representative overall length is 84.6 in (2,149 mm), making the Yamaha Niken among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 2.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.4 sq ft (1.9 m²).
What do the Yamaha Niken width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.8 in (884 mm) and representative height is 49.2 in (1,250 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha Niken dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Niken?
The main listed figures are overall length 84.6 in (2,149 mm), wheelbase 59.4 in (1,509 mm), and ground clearance 5.9 in (150 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.