Yamaha DT 400 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha DT 400 motorcycle dimensions for 1975-1977 is length 85.8 in (2,180 mm), width 34.3 in (870 mm), height 44.9 in (1,140 mm), and the wheelbase 55.5 in (1,410 mm).

Yamaha DT 400 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
85.8 in (2,180 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
34.3 in (870 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
axle-to-axle distance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.

Length85.8 in (2,180 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Width34.3 in (870 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 38.6 in (980 mm)
Height44.9 in (1,140 mm)
Observed category range: 31.3 in (795 mm) to 58.1 in (1,477 mm)
Wheelbase55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length79th percentile
This model
85.8 in (2,180 mm)
Category median
83.1 in (2,110 mm)
2.8 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.
Width92nd percentile
This model
34.3 in (870 mm)
Category median
32.3 in (820 mm)
2 in above the category median from 68 comparable Yamaha models.
Height43rd percentile
This model
44.9 in (1,140 mm)
Category median
45.7 in (1,160 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 67 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase55th percentile
This model
55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Category median
54.5 in (1,384 mm)
1 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

Useful dimension ratios

Wheelbase / length

64.7% 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 30.3 in (770 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 20.4 sq ft (1.9 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

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 85.8 in (2,180 mm) 83.1 in (2,110 mm) 2.8 in above median
Width 34.3 in (870 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 2 in above median
Height 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 45.7 in (1,160 mm) 0.8 in below median
Wheelbase 55.5 in (1,410 mm) 54.5 in (1,384 mm) 1 in above median

Yamaha DT 400 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1975 85.8 in (2,180 mm) 34.3 in (870 mm) 44.9 in (1,140 mm) 55.5 in (1,410 mm)

Yamaha DT 400 dimensions FAQ

Does the Yamaha DT 400 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 55.5 in (1,410 mm), giving the Yamaha DT 400 a wheelbase around the category middle. 1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.7% of overall length.

Is the Yamaha DT 400 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85.8 in (2,180 mm), making the Yamaha DT 400 longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 20.4 sq ft (1.9 m²).

What do the Yamaha DT 400 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 34.3 in (870 mm) and representative height is 44.9 in (1,140 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Yamaha DT 400 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.