Yamaha DT 50 MX Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha DT 50 MX motorcycle dimensions for 1981-1983 is seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 10 in (254 mm) to 10 in (255 mm).

Yamaha DT 50 MX dimensions at a glance

Seat height
31.1 in (790 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
10 in (254 mm) to 10 in (255 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Yamaha models

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

Seat height31.1 in (790 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance10 in (254 mm)
Observed category range: 3.5 in (90 mm) to 15.3 in (388 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Seat height46th percentile
This model
31.1 in (790 mm)
Category median
31.2 in (794 mm)
0.1 in below the category median from 250 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance82nd percentile
This model
10 in (254 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
4.3 in above the category median from 220 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Ground clearance

1982 baseline10 in (255 mm)
198310 in (254 mm)-0 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 31.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

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
Seat height 31.1 in (790 mm) 31.2 in (794 mm) 0.1 in below median
Ground clearance 10 in (254 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) 4.3 in above median

Yamaha DT 50 MX dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1982 31.1 in (790 mm) 10 in (255 mm)
1983 31.1 in (790 mm) 10 in (254 mm)

Yamaha DT 50 MX dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha DT 50 MX seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.1 in below the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha DT 50 MX have?

The representative ground clearance is 10 in (254 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 4.3 in above the category median.

Did the Yamaha DT 50 MX dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: decreased from 10 in (255 mm) in 1982 to 10 in (254 mm) in 1983, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.