The Yamaha YZF-R1 LE motorcycle dimensions for 2010-2011 is length 81.5 in (2,070 mm), width 28.1 in (714 mm), height 44.5 in (1,130 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), and the seat height 32.8 in (833 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R1 LE 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
Seat height feel
About 32.8 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.4% 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 25.8 in (655 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.9 sq ft (1.48 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
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 | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Width | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Height | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.8 in (833 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
Yamaha YZF-R1 LE dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 32.8 in (833 mm) | — |
| 2011 | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 28.1 in (714 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 32.8 in (833 mm) | — |
Yamaha YZF-R1 LE dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.8 in (833 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.7 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.7 in (1,415 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.5 in (2,070 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.9 sq ft (1.48 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.1 in (714 mm) and representative height is 44.5 in (1,130 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Yamaha YZF-R1 LE 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.