Yamaha YZ 250 F Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha YZ 250 F motorcycle dimensions for 2002-2007 is length 85 in (2,159 mm) to 85.9 in (2,182 mm), width 32.1 in (815 mm) to 32.6 in (828 mm), height 50.9 in (1,294 mm) to 51.5 in (1,308 mm), wheelbase 57.8 in (1,468 mm) to 58.5 in (1,486 mm), seat height 38.7 in (983 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm), and the ground clearance is 14.6 in (371 mm) to 15 in (382 mm).

Yamaha YZ 250 F dimensions at a glance

Overall length
85 in (2,159 mm) to 85.9 in (2,182 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
32.1 in (815 mm) to 32.6 in (828 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
50.9 in (1,294 mm) to 51.5 in (1,308 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.8 in (1,468 mm) to 58.5 in (1,486 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
38.7 in (983 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
14.6 in (371 mm) to 15 in (382 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length85.2 in (2,165 mm)
Observed category range: 71.6 in (1,818 mm) to 86.5 in (2,196 mm)
Width32.6 in (827 mm)
Observed category range: 29.8 in (758 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm)
Height51.3 in (1,303 mm)
Observed category range: 42.1 in (1,070 mm) to 51.8 in (1,316 mm)
Wheelbase58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Observed category range: 49.4 in (1,255 mm) to 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
Seat height39.1 in (994 mm)
Observed category range: 31.1 in (790 mm) to 39.4 in (1,000 mm)
Clearance15 in (381 mm)
Observed category range: 11.6 in (295 mm) to 15.4 in (391 mm)

Compared with the category median

Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.

Length48th percentile
This model
85.2 in (2,165 mm)
Category median
85.3 in (2,166 mm)
About the same as the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Width80th percentile
This model
32.6 in (827 mm)
Category median
32.5 in (826 mm)
0 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Height77th percentile
This model
51.3 in (1,303 mm)
Category median
50.7 in (1,288 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase43rd percentile
This model
58.1 in (1,475 mm)
Category median
58.1 in (1,476 mm)
0 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height82nd percentile
This model
39.1 in (994 mm)
Category median
38.2 in (971 mm)
0.9 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance84th percentile
This model
15 in (381 mm)
Category median
14 in (356 mm)
1 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Overall length

2002, 2004 baseline85.2 in (2,165 mm)
200585.9 in (2,182 mm)0.7 in vs baseline
200685.4 in (2,170 mm)0.2 in vs baseline
200785 in (2,159 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Overall width

2002, 2004 baseline32.6 in (827 mm)
200532.6 in (828 mm)0 in vs baseline
200632.1 in (815 mm)-0.5 in vs baseline
200732.5 in (826 mm)-0 in vs baseline

Overall height

2002, 2004 baseline51.3 in (1,303 mm)
200551.5 in (1,308 mm)0.2 in vs baseline
200650.9 in (1,294 mm)-0.4 in vs baseline
200751.2 in (1,300 mm)-0.1 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2002, 2004 baseline58.1 in (1,475 mm)
200558.5 in (1,486 mm)0.4 in vs baseline
200658 in (1,473 mm)-0.1 in vs baseline
200757.8 in (1,468 mm)-0.3 in vs baseline

Seat height

2002 baseline39.3 in (998 mm)
200439.2 in (995 mm)-0.1 in vs baseline
200539 in (991 mm)-0.3 in vs baseline
200639.1 in (994 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline
200738.7 in (983 mm)-0.6 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2002, 2004 baseline15 in (382 mm)
200515 in (381 mm)-0 in vs baseline
2006-200714.6 in (371 mm)-0.4 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 39.1 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.1% 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 27.2 in (691 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.3 sq ft (1.79 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

25.6%. 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 85.2 in (2,165 mm) 85.3 in (2,166 mm) About the same as median
Width 32.6 in (827 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 0 in above median
Height 51.3 in (1,303 mm) 50.7 in (1,288 mm) 0.6 in above median
Wheelbase 58.1 in (1,475 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 0 in below median
Seat height 39.1 in (994 mm) 38.2 in (971 mm) 0.9 in above median
Ground clearance 15 in (381 mm) 14 in (356 mm) 1 in above median

Yamaha YZ 250 F dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2002 85.2 in (2,165 mm) 32.6 in (827 mm) 51.3 in (1,303 mm) 58.1 in (1,475 mm) 39.3 in (998 mm) 15 in (382 mm)
2004 85.2 in (2,165 mm) 32.6 in (827 mm) 51.3 in (1,303 mm) 58.1 in (1,475 mm) 39.2 in (995 mm) 15 in (382 mm)
2005 85.9 in (2,182 mm) 32.6 in (828 mm) 51.5 in (1,308 mm) 58.5 in (1,486 mm) 39 in (991 mm) 15 in (381 mm)
2006 85.4 in (2,170 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 50.9 in (1,294 mm) 58 in (1,473 mm) 39.1 in (994 mm) 14.6 in (371 mm)
2007 85 in (2,159 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 57.8 in (1,468 mm) 38.7 in (983 mm) 14.6 in (371 mm)

Yamaha YZ 250 F dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha YZ 250 F seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 39.1 in (994 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.9 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha YZ 250 F have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 58.1 in (1,475 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ 250 F a wheelbase around the category middle. 0 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ 250 F have?

The representative ground clearance is 15 in (381 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha YZ 250 F compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85.2 in (2,165 mm), making the Yamaha YZ 250 F around the middle of its category for overall length. About the same as the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.79 m²).

What do the Yamaha YZ 250 F width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.6 in (827 mm) and representative height is 51.3 in (1,303 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha YZ 250 F dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 85.2 in (2,165 mm) in 2002, 2004 to 85.9 in (2,182 mm) in 2005, a change of 0.7 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.