The Yamaha Ray Z motorcycle dimensions for 2017-2020 is length 72.2 in (1,835 mm), width 26.6 in (675 mm), height 42.9 in (1,090 mm), wheelbase 50 in (1,270 mm), seat height 29.3 in (745 mm) to 29.9 in (760 mm), and the ground clearance is 5 in (128 mm).
Yamaha Ray Z 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.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.9 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.2% 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 22.2 in (565 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 13.3 sq ft (1.24 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.1%. 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 | 72.2 in (1,835 mm) | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 3.1 in below median |
| Width | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Height | 42.9 in (1,090 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5 in (128 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.1 in below median |
Yamaha Ray Z dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 72.2 in (1,835 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 42.9 in (1,090 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 5 in (128 mm) |
| 2018 | 72.2 in (1,835 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 42.9 in (1,090 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 29.3 in (745 mm) | 5 in (128 mm) |
| 2020 | 72.2 in (1,835 mm) | 26.6 in (675 mm) | 42.9 in (1,090 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 29.9 in (760 mm) | 5 in (128 mm) |
Yamaha Ray Z dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Ray Z seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.9 in (760 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Ray Z have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50 in (1,270 mm), giving the Yamaha Ray Z a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Ray Z have?
The representative ground clearance is 5 in (128 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.1 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha Ray Z compact or large?
The representative overall length is 72.2 in (1,835 mm), making the Yamaha Ray Z shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 3.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 13.3 sq ft (1.24 m²).
What do the Yamaha Ray Z width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 26.6 in (675 mm) and representative height is 42.9 in (1,090 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha Ray Z dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 29.9 in (760 mm) in 2017 to 29.3 in (745 mm) in 2018, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.