The Yamaha YZ450FX motorcycle dimensions for 2016-2025 is length 85.6 in (2,174 mm), width 32.5 in (826 mm), height 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 50.8 in (1,290 mm), wheelbase 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 13.2 in (335 mm).
Yamaha YZ450FX 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 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 27.3 in (693 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.3 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
21.6%. 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 | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 2.5 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 | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) | 3.8 in above median |
| Seat height | 38 in (965 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 4.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 13.2 in (335 mm) | 10.9 in (278 mm) | 2.3 in above median |
Yamaha YZ450FX dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | — | 38 in (965 mm) | 13.2 in (335 mm) |
| 2017 | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | — | 38 in (965 mm) | 13.2 in (335 mm) |
| 2018 | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | — | 38 in (965 mm) | 13.2 in (335 mm) |
| 2019 | 85.6 in (2,174 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38 in (965 mm) | 13.2 in (335 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 YZ450FX dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZ450FX 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 YZ450FX have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,481 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ450FX one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ450FX have?
The representative ground clearance is 13.2 in (335 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 2.3 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZ450FX compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.6 in (2,174 mm), making the Yamaha YZ450FX longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZ450FX 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 YZ450FX dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: decreased from 13.2 in (335 mm) in 2016-2019 to 12.6 in (320 mm) in 2022-2023, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.