Yamaha RS 100 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha RS 100 motorcycle dimensions for 1975-1981 is length 76.6 in (1,946 mm), wheelbase 48.8 in (1,240 mm), and the seat height 30.5 in (775 mm).

Yamaha RS 100 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
76.6 in (1,946 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
48.8 in (1,240 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
30.5 in (775 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length76.6 in (1,946 mm)
Observed category range: 70.3 in (1,785 mm) to 85.6 in (2,175 mm)
Wheelbase48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Observed category range: 46.9 in (1,190 mm) to 59.1 in (1,500 mm)
Seat height30.5 in (775 mm)
Observed category range: 29.3 in (745 mm) to 33.3 in (845 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length17th percentile
This model
76.6 in (1,946 mm)
Category median
81.7 in (2,075 mm)
5.1 in below the category median from 15 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase15th percentile
This model
48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Category median
55.3 in (1,405 mm)
6.5 in below the category median from 17 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height16th percentile
This model
30.5 in (775 mm)
Category median
31.9 in (810 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 16 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 30.5 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

63.7% 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 27.8 in (706 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

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 76.6 in (1,946 mm) 81.7 in (2,075 mm) 5.1 in below median
Wheelbase 48.8 in (1,240 mm) 55.3 in (1,405 mm) 6.5 in below median
Seat height 30.5 in (775 mm) 31.9 in (810 mm) 1.4 in below median

Yamaha RS 100 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1975 76.6 in (1,946 mm) 48.8 in (1,240 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm)

Yamaha RS 100 dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha RS 100 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.5 in (775 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha RS 100 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 48.8 in (1,240 mm), giving the Yamaha RS 100 a very short wheelbase for its category. 6.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 63.7% of overall length.

Is the Yamaha RS 100 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 76.6 in (1,946 mm), making the Yamaha RS 100 very compact for its category. 5.1 in below the category median.

Did the Yamaha RS 100 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.