The Yamaha Big Bear 250 motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2011 is length 75.4 in (1,915 mm) to 75.4 in (1,916 mm), width 40.9 in (1,038 mm) to 40.9 in (1,039 mm), height 44 in (1,118 mm), wheelbase 46.1 in (1,170 mm) to 46.1 in (1,171 mm), seat height 30.4 in (772 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm).
Yamaha Big Bear 250 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 width
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.6 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
61.1% 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 29.3 in (745 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 21.4 sq ft (1.99 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12.8%. 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 | 75.4 in (1,916 mm) | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) | 2.7 in below median |
| Width | 40.9 in (1,038 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 4.6 in below median |
| Height | 44 in (1,118 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 0.1 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 2.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.6 in (776 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 2.1 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in (150 mm) | 9.6 in (245 mm) | 3.7 in below median |
Yamaha Big Bear 250 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 75.4 in (1,915 mm) | 40.9 in (1,039 mm) | 44 in (1,118 mm) | 46.1 in (1,171 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2011 | 75.4 in (1,916 mm) | 40.9 in (1,038 mm) | 44 in (1,118 mm) | 46.1 in (1,170 mm) | 30.4 in (772 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Yamaha Big Bear 250 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Big Bear 250 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.6 in (776 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 2.1 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Big Bear 250 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 46.1 in (1,170 mm), giving the Yamaha Big Bear 250 a very short wheelbase for its category. 2.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 61.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Big Bear 250 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.9 in (150 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 3.7 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha Big Bear 250 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 75.4 in (1,916 mm), making the Yamaha Big Bear 250 around the middle of its category for overall length. 2.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 21.4 sq ft (1.99 m²).
What do the Yamaha Big Bear 250 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 40.9 in (1,038 mm) and representative height is 44 in (1,118 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is around typical category height.
Did the Yamaha Big Bear 250 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: decreased from 30.7 in (780 mm) in 2009 to 30.4 in (772 mm) in 2011, a change of 0.3 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.