The Yamaha R 5 motorcycle dimensions for 1970-1971 is wheelbase 52.8 in (1,341 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 7.1 in (180 mm).
Yamaha R 5 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
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Clearance / wheelbase
13.4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 3.6 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 7.1 in (180 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
Yamaha R 5 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | — | — | — | 52.8 in (1,341 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Yamaha R 5 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha R 5 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha R 5 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 52.8 in (1,341 mm), giving the Yamaha R 5 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 3.6 in below the category median.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha R 5 have?
The representative ground clearance is 7.1 in (180 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.4 in above the category median.
Did the Yamaha R 5 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 R 5?
The main listed figures are wheelbase 52.8 in (1,341 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and ground clearance 7.1 in (180 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 13.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.