The Yamaha U7E motorcycle dimensions for 1972-1973 is length 72.4 in (1,840 mm), width 25.4 in (645 mm), height 39.6 in (1,005 mm), wheelbase 46.3 in (1,175 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).
Yamaha U7E 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
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
63.9% 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 26.2 in (665 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 12.8 sq ft (1.19 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11.5%. 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 | 72.4 in (1,840 mm) | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 3 in below median |
| Width | 25.4 in (645 mm) | 27.6 in (700 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Height | 39.6 in (1,005 mm) | 44.3 in (1,125 mm) | 4.7 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 46.3 in (1,175 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 4.5 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Yamaha U7E dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 72.4 in (1,840 mm) | 25.4 in (645 mm) | 39.6 in (1,005 mm) | 46.3 in (1,175 mm) | — | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Yamaha U7E dimensions FAQ
Does the Yamaha U7E have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 46.3 in (1,175 mm), giving the Yamaha U7E a very short wheelbase for its category. 4.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 63.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha U7E have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha U7E compact or large?
The representative overall length is 72.4 in (1,840 mm), making the Yamaha U7E shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 12.8 sq ft (1.19 m²).
What do the Yamaha U7E width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 25.4 in (645 mm) and representative height is 39.6 in (1,005 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha U7E 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.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha U7E?
The main listed figures are overall length 72.4 in (1,840 mm), wheelbase 46.3 in (1,175 mm), and ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.