The Yamaha DT 175 motorcycle dimensions for 1974-2006 is length 83.1 in (2,110 mm), width 33.7 in (855 mm) to 34.1 in (865 mm), height 45.3 in (1,150 mm) to 45.9 in (1,165 mm), wheelbase 52.8 in (1,340 mm) to 53 in (1,345 mm), seat height 32.7 in (830 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.2 in (260 mm) to 15 in (382 mm).
Yamaha DT 175 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.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 32.7 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
63.6% 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 30.2 in (768 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.5 sq ft (1.81 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
23.9%. 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 | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 81.7 in (2,075 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Width | 33.9 in (860 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 1.8 in above median |
| Height | 45.6 in (1,158 mm) | 44.5 in (1,130 mm) | 1.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 52.9 in (1,342 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 2.5 in below median |
| Seat height | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 12.6 in (321 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 7.1 in above median |
Yamaha DT 175 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 34.1 in (865 mm) | 45.9 in (1,165 mm) | 52.8 in (1,340 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 10.2 in (260 mm) |
| 2006 | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 53 in (1,345 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 15 in (382 mm) |
Yamaha DT 175 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha DT 175 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.7 in (830 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha DT 175 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 52.9 in (1,342 mm), giving the Yamaha DT 175 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.5 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 63.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha DT 175 have?
The representative ground clearance is 12.6 in (321 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 7.1 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha DT 175 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 83.1 in (2,110 mm), making the Yamaha DT 175 longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.5 sq ft (1.81 m²).
What do the Yamaha DT 175 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.9 in (860 mm) and representative height is 45.6 in (1,158 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha DT 175 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: increased from 10.2 in (260 mm) in 2004 to 15 in (382 mm) in 2006, a change of 4.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.