The Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2012 is length 79.4 in (2,017 mm), width 43.9 in (1,115 mm), height 46.7 in (1,186 mm), wheelbase 48.4 in (1,229 mm), seat height 35.2 in (894 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.5 in (267 mm).
Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS 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
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 35.2 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
60.9% 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 31 in (788 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 24.2 sq ft (2.25 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
21.7%. 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 | 79.4 in (2,017 mm) | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Width | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Height | 46.7 in (1,186 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 2.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 48.4 in (1,229 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 35.2 in (894 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 2.5 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in (267 mm) | 9.6 in (245 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 79.4 in (2,017 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 46.7 in (1,186 mm) | 48.4 in (1,229 mm) | 35.2 in (894 mm) | 10.5 in (267 mm) |
| 2010 | 79.4 in (2,017 mm) | 43.9 in (1,115 mm) | 46.7 in (1,186 mm) | 48.4 in (1,229 mm) | 35.2 in (894 mm) | 10.5 in (267 mm) |
| 2012 | 79.4 in (2,017 mm) | — | 46.7 in (1,186 mm) | 48.4 in (1,229 mm) | 35.2 in (894 mm) | 10.5 in (267 mm) |
Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 35.2 in (894 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 2.5 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 48.4 in (1,229 mm), giving the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 0.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 60.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS have?
The representative ground clearance is 10.5 in (267 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.9 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS compact or large?
The representative overall length is 79.4 in (2,017 mm), making the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.3 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 24.2 sq ft (2.25 m²).
What do the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 43.9 in (1,115 mm) and representative height is 46.7 in (1,186 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.