The Yamaha FZ16 motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2025 is length 77.8 in (1,975 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 41.1 in (1,045 mm), wheelbase 52.6 in (1,335 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm) to 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha FZ16 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.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.5 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.6% 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 25.2 in (640 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.4 sq ft (1.52 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12%. 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 | 77.8 in (1,975 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 3.3 in below median |
| Width | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Height | 41.1 in (1,045 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 3.5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 0.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
Yamaha FZ16 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 77.8 in (1,975 mm) | — | — | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 77.8 in (1,975 mm) | — | — | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2018 | 77.8 in (1,975 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 41.1 in (1,045 mm) | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha FZ16 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha FZ16 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.5 in (800 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha FZ16 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 52.6 in (1,335 mm), giving the Yamaha FZ16 a very short wheelbase for its category. 1.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha FZ16 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.8 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha FZ16 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 77.8 in (1,975 mm), making the Yamaha FZ16 very compact for its category. 3.3 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.4 sq ft (1.52 m²).
What do the Yamaha FZ16 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 41.1 in (1,045 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha FZ16 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 31.1 in (790 mm) in 2011 to 31.5 in (800 mm) in 2017-2018, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.