The Yamaha Grizzly 550 motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2016 is length 81.3 in (2,065 mm), width 46.5 in (1,180 mm) to 46.5 in (1,181 mm), height 48.8 in (1,240 mm), wheelbase 49.2 in (1,250 mm), seat height 35.6 in (905 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.8 in (274 mm) to 10.8 in (275 mm).
Yamaha Grizzly 550 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.
Overall width
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 35.6 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
60.5% 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 32.1 in (815 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 26.2 sq ft (2.44 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
22%. 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 | 81.3 in (2,065 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Width | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 16 in above median |
| Height | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 4.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 5.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 35.6 in (905 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 4.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 10.8 in (274 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.1 in above median |
Yamaha Grizzly 550 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 81.3 in (2,065 mm) | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 35.6 in (905 mm) | 10.8 in (275 mm) |
| 2016 | 81.3 in (2,065 mm) | 46.5 in (1,181 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 49.2 in (1,250 mm) | 35.6 in (905 mm) | 10.8 in (274 mm) |
Yamaha Grizzly 550 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 550 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 35.6 in (905 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 4.4 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha Grizzly 550 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 49.2 in (1,250 mm), giving the Yamaha Grizzly 550 a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 60.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Grizzly 550 have?
The representative ground clearance is 10.8 in (274 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 5.1 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha Grizzly 550 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.3 in (2,065 mm), making the Yamaha Grizzly 550 around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 26.2 sq ft (2.44 m²).
What do the Yamaha Grizzly 550 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 46.5 in (1,180 mm) and representative height is 48.8 in (1,240 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha Grizzly 550 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: increased from 46.5 in (1,180 mm) in 2011 to 46.5 in (1,181 mm) in 2016, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.