Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary motorcycle dimensions for 2012 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 (1,375 mm), seat height 33.5 in (851 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).

Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary dimensions at a glance

Overall length
80.3 in (2,040 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
27.8 in (706 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
43.1 in (1,095 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
33.5 in (851 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: 72 in (1,828 mm) to 87.8 in (2,230 mm)
Width27.8 in (706 mm)
Observed category range: 20.1 in (510 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm)
Height43.1 in (1,095 mm)
Observed category range: 31.1 in (790 mm) to 54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Wheelbase54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Observed category range: 48.4 in (1,230 mm) to 60.8 in (1,545 mm)
Seat height33.5 in (851 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (701 mm) to 33.9 in (861 mm)
Clearance5.1 in (130 mm)
Observed category range: 4.3 in (110 mm) to 7.7 in (195 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length36th percentile
This model
80.3 in (2,040 mm)
Category median
81.1 in (2,060 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 74 comparable Yamaha models.
Width42nd percentile
This model
27.8 in (706 mm)
Category median
28.3 in (720 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 70 comparable Yamaha models.
Height28th percentile
This model
43.1 in (1,095 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
1.6 in below the category median from 71 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase39th percentile
This model
54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Category median
54.3 in (1,380 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 75 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height89th percentile
This model
33.5 in (851 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
1.4 in above the category median from 76 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance8th percentile
This model
5.1 in (130 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
0.4 in below the category median from 68 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 15.5 sq ft (1.44 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) 81.1 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 (1,375 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
Ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm) 0.4 in below median

Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2012 80.3 in (2,040 mm) 27.8 in (706 mm) 43.1 in (1,095 mm) 54.1 in (1,375 mm) 33.5 in (851 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm)

Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary 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 WGP 50th Anniversary have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 54.1 in (1,375 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.4% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.4 in below the category median.

Is the Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary compact or large?

The representative overall length is 80.3 in (2,040 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary 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 WGP 50th Anniversary 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.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha YZF-R6 WGP 50th Anniversary?

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 (851 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.