The Yamaha DT 175 MX motorcycle dimensions for 1978-1982 is length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 53.1 in (1,350 mm), seat height 33.3 in (845 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.4 in (265 mm).
Yamaha DT 175 MX 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.3 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.9% 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 28.7 in (730 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
19.6%. 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 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 53.1 in (1,350 mm) | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) | 1.3 in below median |
| Seat height | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 10.4 in (265 mm) | 10.9 in (278 mm) | 0.5 in below median |
Yamaha DT 175 MX dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | — | — | 53.1 in (1,350 mm) | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 10.4 in (265 mm) |
Yamaha DT 175 MX dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha DT 175 MX seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.3 in (845 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.4 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha DT 175 MX have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 53.1 in (1,350 mm), giving the Yamaha DT 175 MX a wheelbase around the category middle. 1.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha DT 175 MX have?
The representative ground clearance is 10.4 in (265 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.5 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha DT 175 MX compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Yamaha DT 175 MX around the middle of its category for overall length. 1.2 in below the category median.
Did the Yamaha DT 175 MX dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha DT 175 MX?
The main listed figures are overall length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 53.1 in (1,350 mm), seat height 33.3 in (845 mm), and ground clearance 10.4 in (265 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 19.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.