Yamaha FZ16 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

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

Overall length
77.8 in (1,975 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
30.3 in (770 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
41.1 in (1,045 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
52.6 in (1,335 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.1 in (790 mm) to 31.5 in (800 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
6.3 in (160 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length77.8 in (1,975 mm)
Observed category range: 72 in (1,828 mm) to 87.8 in (2,230 mm)
Width30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 20.1 in (510 mm) to 37.4 in (950 mm)
Height41.1 in (1,045 mm)
Observed category range: 31.1 in (790 mm) to 54.1 in (1,375 mm)
Wheelbase52.6 in (1,335 mm)
Observed category range: 48.4 in (1,230 mm) to 60.8 in (1,545 mm)
Seat height31.5 in (800 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (701 mm) to 33.9 in (861 mm)
Clearance6.3 in (160 mm)
Observed category range: 4.3 in (110 mm) to 7.7 in (195 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length9th percentile
This model
77.8 in (1,975 mm)
Category median
81.1 in (2,060 mm)
3.3 in below the category median from 74 comparable Yamaha models.
Width89th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
28.3 in (720 mm)
2 in above the category median from 70 comparable Yamaha models.
Height8th percentile
This model
41.1 in (1,045 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
3.5 in below the category median from 71 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase19th percentile
This model
52.6 in (1,335 mm)
Category median
54.3 in (1,380 mm)
1.8 in below the category median from 75 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height34th percentile
This model
31.5 in (800 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 76 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance76th percentile
This model
6.3 in (160 mm)
Category median
5.5 in (140 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 68 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Seat height

2011 baseline31.1 in (790 mm)
2017-201831.5 in (800 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

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.