Yamaha YZF R6 Race Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha YZF R6 Race motorcycle dimensions for 2021 is length 80.3 in (2,040 mm), width 27.4 in (695 mm), height 45.3 in (1,150 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,375 mm), seat height 33.5 in (850 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Yamaha YZF R6 Race dimensions at a glance

Overall length
80.3 in (2,040 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
27.4 in (695 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
45.3 in (1,150 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
33.5 in (850 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length80.3 in (2,040 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 104.5 in (2,654 mm)
Width27.4 in (695 mm)
Observed category range: 20.9 in (530 mm) to 48.8 in (1,240 mm)
Height45.3 in (1,150 mm)
Observed category range: 30.5 in (775 mm) to 61.1 in (1,552 mm)
Wheelbase54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Seat height33.5 in (850 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 3.5 in (90 mm) to 15.3 in (388 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length43rd percentile
This model
80.3 in (2,040 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 240 comparable Yamaha models.
Width21st percentile
This model
27.4 in (695 mm)
Category median
30.5 in (775 mm)
3.1 in below the category median from 231 comparable Yamaha models.
Height61st percentile
This model
45.3 in (1,150 mm)
Category median
44.1 in (1,120 mm)
1.2 in above the category median from 224 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase47th percentile
This model
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Category median
55.1 in (1,400 mm)
1 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height84th percentile
This model
33.5 in (850 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
2.2 in above the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance19th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 33.5 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. 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 26.2 in (665 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.5%. 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 80.3 in (2,040 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 1.2 in below median
Width 27.4 in (695 mm) 30.5 in (775 mm) 3.1 in below median
Height 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 44.1 in (1,120 mm) 1.2 in above median
Wheelbase 54.1 in (1,375 mm) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) 1 in below median
Seat height 33.5 in (850 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 2.2 in above median
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 0.6 in below median

Yamaha YZF R6 Race dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2021 80.3 in (2,040 mm) 27.4 in (695 mm) 45.3 in (1,150 mm) 54.1 in (1,375 mm) 33.5 in (850 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)

Yamaha YZF R6 Race dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha YZF R6 Race seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 33.5 in (850 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 2.2 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha YZF R6 Race have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 54.1 in (1,375 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF R6 Race a wheelbase around the category middle. 1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF R6 Race have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.

Is the Yamaha YZF R6 Race compact or large?

The representative overall length is 80.3 in (2,040 mm), making the Yamaha YZF R6 Race around the middle of its category for overall length. 1.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²).

What do the Yamaha YZF R6 Race width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 27.4 in (695 mm) and representative height is 45.3 in (1,150 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha YZF R6 Race?

The main listed figures are overall length 80.3 in (2,040 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,375 mm), seat height 33.5 in (850 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.5%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.