The Yamaha Riva 200Z motorcycle dimensions for 1989 is length 75.6 in (1,920 mm), width 28.1 in (714 mm), height 44.3 in (1,125 mm), wheelbase 50.8 in (1,290 mm), seat height 29.3 in (744 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha Riva 200Z 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 29.3 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.2% 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 24.8 in (630 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 14.8 sq ft (1.37 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.9%. 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 | 75.6 in (1,920 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 5.9 in below median |
| Width | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Height | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 4.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 29.3 in (744 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 1.9 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Yamaha Riva 200Z dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 75.6 in (1,920 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 29.3 in (744 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Yamaha Riva 200Z dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Riva 200Z seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.3 in (744 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.9 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Riva 200Z have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50.8 in (1,290 mm), giving the Yamaha Riva 200Z a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Riva 200Z have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha Riva 200Z compact or large?
The representative overall length is 75.6 in (1,920 mm), making the Yamaha Riva 200Z shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 5.9 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 14.8 sq ft (1.37 m²).
What do the Yamaha Riva 200Z width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.1 in (714 mm) and representative height is 44.3 in (1,125 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is around typical category height.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha Riva 200Z?
The main listed figures are overall length 75.6 in (1,920 mm), wheelbase 50.8 in (1,290 mm), seat height 29.3 in (744 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.