The Yamaha YZF-R15 motorcycle dimensions for 2013-2024 is length 78.5 in (1,995 mm), width 26.4 in (670 mm), height 42.1 in (1,070 mm), wheelbase 50.8 in (1,290 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R15 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 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.7% 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 (705 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 14.4 sq ft (1.34 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.4%. 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 | 78.5 in (1,995 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Width | 26.4 in (670 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Height | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 2.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 3.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
Yamaha YZF-R15 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 78.5 in (1,995 mm) | 26.4 in (670 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha YZF-R15 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R15 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R15 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50.8 in (1,290 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R15 a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF-R15 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.8 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R15 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.5 in (1,995 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R15 very compact for its category. 2.6 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 14.4 sq ft (1.34 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZF-R15 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 26.4 in (670 mm) and representative height is 42.1 in (1,070 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YZF-R15 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.