Yamaha R1 GYTR Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha R1 GYTR motorcycle dimensions for 2023-2025 is length 80.9 in (2,055 mm), width 27.2 in (691 mm), height 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 GYTR dimensions at a glance

Overall length
80.9 in (2,055 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
27.2 in (691 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
45.9 in (1,166 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
55.3 in (1,405 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
33.7 in (855 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 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.

Length80.9 in (2,055 mm)
Observed category range: 72 in (1,828 mm) to 87.8 in (2,230 mm)
Width27.2 in (691 mm)
Observed category range: 20.1 in (510 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm)
Height45.9 in (1,166 mm)
Observed category range: 31.1 in (790 mm) to 54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Wheelbase55.3 in (1,405 mm)
Observed category range: 48.4 in (1,230 mm) to 60.8 in (1,545 mm)
Seat height33.7 in (855 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (701 mm) to 33.9 in (861 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 4.3 in (110 mm) to 7.7 in (195 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length45th percentile
This model
80.9 in (2,055 mm)
Category median
81.1 in (2,060 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 74 comparable Yamaha models.
Width28th percentile
This model
27.2 in (691 mm)
Category median
28.3 in (720 mm)
1.1 in below the category median from 70 comparable Yamaha models.
Height82nd percentile
This model
45.9 in (1,166 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
1.2 in above the category median from 71 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase65th percentile
This model
55.3 in (1,405 mm)
Category median
54.3 in (1,380 mm)
1 in above the category median from 75 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height94th percentile
This model
33.7 in (855 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
1.6 in above the category median from 76 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance8th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 68 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

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 (691 mm) 28.3 in (720 mm) 1.1 in below median
Height 45.9 in (1,166 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 GYTR dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
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 GYTR dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha R1 GYTR 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 GYTR have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 55.3 in (1,405 mm), giving the Yamaha R1 GYTR 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 GYTR 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 GYTR compact or large?

The representative overall length is 80.9 in (2,055 mm), making the Yamaha R1 GYTR 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 GYTR width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 27.2 in (691 mm) and representative height is 45.9 in (1,166 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha R1 GYTR 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.