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Yamaha YZF-R7: seat height & fit

Can you flat-foot the Yamaha YZF-R7? Its 32.9" (84 cm) seat height is only half the story — here's the inseam you actually need once sag, seat width and boots are accounted for.

Seat height (unladen)32.9" / 84 cm
Wet weight414 lb / 188 kg
Stylesport
Seat widthnarrow
Inseam to flat-foot~30.9"
Inseam for balls of feet~29.9"
Lowering optionsLimited
Approx. MSRP$9,199

Fit by inseam

What you can expect on the Yamaha YZF-R7 at a range of inseams, wearing riding boots:

InseamFit verdict
28" Too tall
29" Tiptoes
30" Balls of both feet
31" Both feet flat
32" Both feet flat
33" Both feet flat

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Frequently asked

What is the seat height of the Yamaha YZF-R7?
The Yamaha YZF-R7 has a published unladen seat height of 32.9 inches (84 cm). Under your weight the suspension sags roughly 1.0 inch, so the effective height you reach is a little lower.
Can short riders flat-foot the Yamaha YZF-R7?
You can plant both feet flat on the Yamaha YZF-R7 from roughly a 30.9-inch inseam, and get the balls of both feet down from about 29.9 inches (in riding boots). Below that you're on tiptoes.
Can the Yamaha YZF-R7 be lowered?
Aftermarket lowering options for the Yamaha YZF-R7 are limited. A shaved or lower-profile seat is usually the most reliable way to reduce reach.

Lowering & gear for the Yamaha YZF-R7

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First-ride gear

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