The Yamaha YFZ450 motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2012 is length 72.4 in (1,839 mm), width 46.1 in (1,171 mm), height 42.9 in (1,090 mm), wheelbase 50.4 in (1,280 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.5 in (114 mm).
Yamaha YFZ450 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.9 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69.6% 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 22 in (559 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 23.2 sq ft (2.15 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.9%. 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 | 72.4 in (1,839 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 9.1 in below median |
| Width | 46.1 in (1,171 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 15.6 in above median |
| Height | 42.9 in (1,090 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 55.1 in (1,400 mm) | 4.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 31.2 in (794 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (114 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Yamaha YFZ450 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 72.4 in (1,839 mm) | 46.1 in (1,171 mm) | 42.9 in (1,090 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2012 | 72.4 in (1,839 mm) | 46.1 in (1,171 mm) | — | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Yamaha YFZ450 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YFZ450 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.9 in (810 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.6 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YFZ450 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50.4 in (1,280 mm), giving the Yamaha YFZ450 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 4.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YFZ450 have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.5 in (114 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha YFZ450 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 72.4 in (1,839 mm), making the Yamaha YFZ450 very compact for its category. 9.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 23.2 sq ft (2.15 m²).
What do the Yamaha YFZ450 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 46.1 in (1,171 mm) and representative height is 42.9 in (1,090 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YFZ450 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.