The Yamaha R1 motorcycle dimensions for 2021-2024 is length 80.9 in (2,055 mm), width 27.2 in (690 mm) to 27.2 in (691 mm), height 45.9 in (1,165 mm) to 45.9 in (1,166 mm), wheelbase 55.3 in (1,405 mm), seat height 33.7 in (855 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Yamaha R1 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 width
Overall height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.7 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.4% 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 25.6 in (650 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.3%. 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 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Width | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Height | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Yamaha R1 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2022 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (690 mm) | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2023 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.9 in (1,166 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Yamaha R1 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha R1 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.7 in (855 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.6 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha R1 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.3 in (1,405 mm), giving the Yamaha R1 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha R1 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha R1 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.9 in (2,055 mm), making the Yamaha R1 around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²).
What do the Yamaha R1 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.2 in (690 mm) and representative height is 45.9 in (1,165 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha R1 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: increased from 27.2 in (690 mm) in 2021-2022 to 27.2 in (691 mm) in 2023, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.