The Yamaha YZ250X motorcycle dimensions for 2016-2025 is length 86 in (2,184 mm), width 32.5 in (826 mm), height 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 50.8 in (1,290 mm), wheelbase 58.5 in (1,486 mm), seat height 38.2 in (970 mm) to 38.4 in (975 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.8 in (325 mm) to 14.2 in (361 mm).
Yamaha YZ250X 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 height
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 38.2 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68% 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 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
24.3%. 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 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 2.9 in above median |
| Width | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Height | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 5.1 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) | 4 in above median |
| Seat height | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 4.5 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 14.2 in (361 mm) | 10.9 in (278 mm) | 3.3 in above median |
Yamaha YZ250X dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 12.8 in (325 mm) |
| 2017 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 12.8 in (325 mm) |
| 2018 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 12.8 in (325 mm) |
| 2019 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2020 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2021 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2022 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2023 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.5 in (1,486 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
Yamaha YZ250X dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZ250X seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 38.2 in (970 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 4.5 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZ250X have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.5 in (1,486 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ250X one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ250X have?
The representative ground clearance is 14.2 in (361 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 3.3 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZ250X compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86 in (2,184 mm), making the Yamaha YZ250X among the longest comparable Yamaha models. 2.9 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZ250X width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.5 in (826 mm) and representative height is 50.8 in (1,290 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YZ250X dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: increased from 12.8 in (325 mm) in 2016-2018 to 14.2 in (361 mm) in 2019-2023, a change of 1.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.