Yamaha YZ250FX Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha YZ250FX motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2025 is length 85.2 in (2,164 mm) to 85.6 in (2,174 mm), width 32.5 in (826 mm), height 50 in (1,270 mm) to 50.4 in (1,280 mm), wheelbase 57.7 in (1,466 mm) to 58.3 in (1,481 mm), seat height 37.6 in (955 mm) to 38 in (965 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.6 in (320 mm) to 12.8 in (325 mm).

Yamaha YZ250FX dimensions at a glance

Overall length
85.2 in (2,164 mm) to 85.6 in (2,174 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
32.5 in (826 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
50 in (1,270 mm) to 50.4 in (1,280 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.7 in (1,466 mm) to 58.3 in (1,481 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
37.6 in (955 mm) to 38 in (965 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
12.6 in (320 mm) to 12.8 in (325 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 (2,164 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Width32.5 in (826 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 38.6 in (980 mm)
Height50.4 in (1,280 mm)
Observed category range: 31.3 in (795 mm) to 58.1 in (1,477 mm)
Wheelbase57.7 in (1,466 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Seat height38 in (965 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance12.8 in (325 mm)
Observed category range: 5.3 in (135 mm) to 15.5 in (393 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length63rd percentile
This model
85.2 in (2,164 mm)
Category median
83.1 in (2,110 mm)
2.1 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.
Width61st percentile
This model
32.5 in (826 mm)
Category median
32.3 in (820 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 68 comparable Yamaha models.
Height81st percentile
This model
50.4 in (1,280 mm)
Category median
45.7 in (1,160 mm)
4.7 in above the category median from 67 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase73rd percentile
This model
57.7 in (1,466 mm)
Category median
54.5 in (1,384 mm)
3.2 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height88th percentile
This model
38 in (965 mm)
Category median
33.7 in (855 mm)
4.3 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance81st percentile
This model
12.8 in (325 mm)
Category median
10.9 in (278 mm)
1.9 in above the category median from 70 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

2015-2019 baseline85.2 in (2,164 mm)
2020-202385.6 in (2,174 mm)0.4 in vs baseline

Overall height

2015-2019 baseline50.4 in (1,280 mm)
2020-202150 in (1,270 mm)-0.4 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2015-2019 baseline57.7 in (1,466 mm)
2020-202358.3 in (1,481 mm)0.6 in vs baseline

Seat height

2015-2019 baseline38 in (965 mm)
2020-202337.6 in (955 mm)-0.4 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2015-2019 baseline12.8 in (325 mm)
2020-202312.6 in (320 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 38 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.7% 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 27.5 in (698 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.2 sq ft (1.79 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

22.2%. 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 (2,164 mm) 83.1 in (2,110 mm) 2.1 in above median
Width 32.5 in (826 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 0.2 in above median
Height 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 45.7 in (1,160 mm) 4.7 in above median
Wheelbase 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 54.5 in (1,384 mm) 3.2 in above median
Seat height 38 in (965 mm) 33.7 in (855 mm) 4.3 in above median
Ground clearance 12.8 in (325 mm) 10.9 in (278 mm) 1.9 in above median

Yamaha YZ250FX dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2015 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2016 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2017 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2018 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2019 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2020 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50 in (1,270 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)
2021 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50 in (1,270 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)
2022 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)
2023 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)

Yamaha YZ250FX dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha YZ250FX seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 38 in (965 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 4.3 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha YZ250FX have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 57.7 in (1,466 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ250FX a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 3.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ250FX have?

The representative ground clearance is 12.8 in (325 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.9 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha YZ250FX compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85.2 in (2,164 mm), making the Yamaha YZ250FX longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.2 sq ft (1.79 m²).

What do the Yamaha YZ250FX width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.5 in (826 mm) and representative height is 50.4 in (1,280 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha YZ250FX dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 57.7 in (1,466 mm) in 2015-2019 to 58.3 in (1,481 mm) in 2020-2023, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.