The Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing motorcycle dimensions for 2017 is length 80.3 in (2,040 mm), width 27.8 in (706 mm), height 43.1 in (1,095 mm), wheelbase 54.1 in (1,374 mm), and the seat height 33.5 in (851 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing 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 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 (666 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.
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) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Width | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Height | 43.1 in (1,095 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.5 in (851 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 80.3 in (2,040 mm) | 27.8 in (706 mm) | 43.1 in (1,095 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 33.5 in (851 mm) | — |
Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.5 in (851 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.4 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54.1 in (1,374 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.3 in (2,040 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R6 Racing shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 0.8 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-R6 Racing width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.8 in (706 mm) and representative height is 43.1 in (1,095 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.