The Yamaha YZF R15 V motorcycle dimensions for 2020 is length 78.3 in (1,990 mm), width 28.5 in (725 mm), height 44.7 in (1,135 mm), wheelbase 50.8 in (1,290 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm).
Yamaha YZF R15 V 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 32.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.8% 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 27.6 in (700 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.5 sq ft (1.44 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
13.2%. 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 | 78.3 in (1,990 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 2.8 in below median |
| Width | 28.5 in (725 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Height | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 3.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in (170 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
Yamaha YZF R15 V dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78.3 in (1,990 mm) | 28.5 in (725 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
Yamaha YZF R15 V dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF R15 V seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.1 in (815 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF R15 V have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50.8 in (1,290 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF R15 V a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF R15 V have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.7 in (170 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.2 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF R15 V compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.3 in (1,990 mm), making the Yamaha YZF R15 V very compact for its category. 2.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.5 sq ft (1.44 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZF R15 V width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.5 in (725 mm) and representative height is 44.7 in (1,135 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is around typical category height.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha YZF R15 V?
The main listed figures are overall length 78.3 in (1,990 mm), wheelbase 50.8 in (1,290 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and ground clearance 6.7 in (170 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 13.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.