The Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v motorcycle dimensions for 2008 is length 78.5 in (1,995 mm), width 26.4 in (670 mm), height 42.1 in (1,070 mm), wheelbase 53 in (1,345 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v 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 31.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.4% 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 25.6 in (650 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
11.9%. 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 | 78.5 in (1,995 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 3 in below median |
| Width | 26.4 in (670 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 4.1 in below median |
| Height | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53 in (1,345 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 78.5 in (1,995 mm) | 26.4 in (670 mm) | 42.1 in (1,070 mm) | 53 in (1,345 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.5 in (800 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.3 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53 in (1,345 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.5 in (1,995 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 3 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 lc4v 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.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha YZF-R15 lc4v?
The main listed figures are overall length 78.5 in (1,995 mm), wheelbase 53 in (1,345 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and ground clearance 6.3 in (160 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 11.9%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.