The Yamaha WR 250Z motorcycle dimensions for 1997 is length 78.7 in (2,000 mm), width 32.6 in (827 mm), height 51.2 in (1,300 mm), wheelbase 58.9 in (1,496 mm), seat height 38.7 in (982 mm), and the ground clearance is 14.9 in (379 mm).
Yamaha WR 250Z 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 38.7 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
74.8% 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 19.8 in (504 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.8 sq ft (1.65 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
25.3%. 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 | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 2.8 in below median |
| Width | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 2 in above median |
| Height | 51.2 in (1,300 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 7.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.9 in (1,496 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 3.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 38.7 in (982 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 7.4 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 14.9 in (379 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 9.2 in above median |
Yamaha WR 250Z dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 78.7 in (2,000 mm) | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 51.2 in (1,300 mm) | 58.9 in (1,496 mm) | 38.7 in (982 mm) | 14.9 in (379 mm) |
Yamaha WR 250Z dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha WR 250Z seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 38.7 in (982 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 7.4 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha WR 250Z have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.9 in (1,496 mm), giving the Yamaha WR 250Z a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 3.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 74.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha WR 250Z have?
The representative ground clearance is 14.9 in (379 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 9.2 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha WR 250Z compact or large?
The representative overall length is 78.7 in (2,000 mm), making the Yamaha WR 250Z shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.8 sq ft (1.65 m²).
What do the Yamaha WR 250Z width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.6 in (827 mm) and representative height is 51.2 in (1,300 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Yamaha WR 250Z?
The main listed figures are overall length 78.7 in (2,000 mm), wheelbase 58.9 in (1,496 mm), seat height 38.7 in (982 mm), and ground clearance 14.9 in (379 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 25.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.