Yamaha R6 Race Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha R6 Race motorcycle dimensions for 2021-2024 is length 78.3 in (1,990 mm) to 80.3 in (2,040 mm), width 27.4 in (695 mm), height 45.3 in (1,150 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,375 mm) to 55.3 in (1,405 mm), seat height 33.5 in (850 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Yamaha R6 Race dimensions at a glance

Overall length
78.3 in (1,990 mm) to 80.3 in (2,040 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
27.4 in (695 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
45.3 in (1,150 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
54.1 in (1,375 mm) to 55.3 in (1,405 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
33.5 in (850 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.

Length80.3 in (2,040 mm)
Observed category range: 72 in (1,828 mm) to 87.8 in (2,230 mm)
Width27.4 in (695 mm)
Observed category range: 20.1 in (510 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm)
Height45.3 in (1,150 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 height33.5 in (850 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.

Length36th percentile
This model
80.3 in (2,040 mm)
Category median
81.1 in (2,060 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 74 comparable Yamaha models.
Width31st percentile
This model
27.4 in (695 mm)
Category median
28.3 in (720 mm)
1 in below the category median from 70 comparable Yamaha models.
Height66th percentile
This model
45.3 in (1,150 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
0.6 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 height85th percentile
This model
33.5 in (850 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
1.4 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 earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall length

2021-2022 baseline80.3 in (2,040 mm)
202378.3 in (1,990 mm)-2 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2021-2022 baseline55.3 in (1,405 mm)
202354.1 in (1,375 mm)-1.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 33.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.9% 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 in (635 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 80.3 in (2,040 mm) 81.1 in (2,060 mm) 0.8 in below median
Width 27.4 in (695 mm) 28.3 in (720 mm) 1 in below median
Height 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 0.6 in above median
Wheelbase 55.3 in (1,405 mm) 54.3 in (1,380 mm) 1 in above median
Seat height 33.5 in (850 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 1.4 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) 0.4 in below median

Yamaha R6 Race dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2021 80.3 in (2,040 mm) 27.4 in (695 mm) 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 55.3 in (1,405 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2022 80.3 in (2,040 mm) 27.4 in (695 mm) 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 55.3 in (1,405 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)
2023 78.3 in (1,990 mm) 27.4 in (695 mm) 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 54.1 in (1,375 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)

Yamaha R6 Race dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha R6 Race seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 33.5 in (850 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.4 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha R6 Race have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 55.3 in (1,405 mm), giving the Yamaha R6 Race a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha R6 Race 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 R6 Race compact or large?

The representative overall length is 80.3 in (2,040 mm), making the Yamaha R6 Race shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 0.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²).

What do the Yamaha R6 Race width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 27.4 in (695 mm) and representative height is 45.3 in (1,150 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha R6 Race dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 80.3 in (2,040 mm) in 2021-2022 to 78.3 in (1,990 mm) in 2023, a change of 2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.