The Yamaha FZ8-N motorcycle dimensions for 2012 is length 84.3 in (2,141 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 41.9 in (1,064 mm), wheelbase 57.5 in (1,461 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).
Yamaha FZ8-N 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 32.1 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.2% 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 26.8 in (680 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.7 sq ft (1.65 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.6%. 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 | 84.3 in (2,141 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 2.8 in above median |
| Width | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Height | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 57.5 in (1,461 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Yamaha FZ8-N dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 84.3 in (2,141 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 57.5 in (1,461 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Yamaha FZ8-N dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha FZ8-N seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 32.1 in (815 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha FZ8-N have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.5 in (1,461 mm), giving the Yamaha FZ8-N a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.2% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha FZ8-N have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha FZ8-N compact or large?
The representative overall length is 84.3 in (2,141 mm), making the Yamaha FZ8-N longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.7 sq ft (1.65 m²).
What do the Yamaha FZ8-N width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 41.9 in (1,064 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is very low overall for its category.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha FZ8-N?
The main listed figures are overall length 84.3 in (2,141 mm), wheelbase 57.5 in (1,461 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.