The Yamaha YFZ450R motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2024 is length 70.7 in (1,795 mm) to 70.7 in (1,796 mm), width 48.8 in (1,240 mm), height 41.9 in (1,064 mm) to 41.9 in (1,065 mm), wheelbase 50 in (1,270 mm), seat height 31.9 in (810 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.5 in (114 mm) to 9.3 in (236 mm).
Yamaha YFZ450R 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 length
Overall height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.9 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
70.8% 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 20.7 in (525 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 24 sq ft (2.23 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.1%. 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 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) | 7.4 in below median |
| Width | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 3.3 in above median |
| Height | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in (115 mm) | 9.6 in (245 mm) | 5.1 in below median |
Yamaha YFZ450R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 70.7 in (1,796 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2010 | 70.7 in (1,796 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2011 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 2012 | 70.7 in (1,796 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,064 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
| 2015 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 2016 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 2017 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 2018 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 2019 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 2020 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 4.5 in (115 mm) |
| 2021 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2022 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
| 2023 | 70.7 in (1,795 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 41.9 in (1,065 mm) | 50 in (1,270 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 9.3 in (236 mm) |
Yamaha YFZ450R dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YFZ450R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.9 in (810 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha YFZ450R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 50 in (1,270 mm), giving the Yamaha YFZ450R one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 1.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 70.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YFZ450R have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.5 in (115 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 5.1 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha YFZ450R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 70.7 in (1,795 mm), making the Yamaha YFZ450R shorter than most comparable Yamaha models. 7.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24 sq ft (2.23 m²).
What do the Yamaha YFZ450R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 48.8 in (1,240 mm) and representative height is 41.9 in (1,065 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is lower than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YFZ450R dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: increased from 4.5 in (114 mm) in 2009-2010 to 9.3 in (236 mm) in 2021-2023, a change of 4.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.