The Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer motorcycle dimensions for 1997 is length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), width 20.9 in (530 mm), height 46.1 in (1,170 mm), wheelbase 55.9 in (1,420 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer 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 29.1 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.3% 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 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 11.9 sq ft (1.1 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.2%. 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) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Width | 20.9 in (530 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 9.6 in below median |
| Height | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 2.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | 20.9 in (530 mm) | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 55.9 in (1,420 mm) | 29.1 in (740 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 29.1 in (740 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 2.1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.9 in (1,420 mm), giving the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.6 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.4 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 11.9 sq ft (1.1 m²).
What do the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 20.9 in (530 mm) and representative height is 46.1 in (1,170 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha FZ 400 Fazer?
The main listed figures are overall length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 55.9 in (1,420 mm), seat height 29.1 in (740 mm), and ground clearance 5.1 in (130 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.