The Yamaha FZS motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2017 is length 77.7 in (1,973 mm) to 77.8 in (1,975 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 41.1 in (1,045 mm), wheelbase 52.5 in (1,334 mm) to 52.6 in (1,335 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha FZS 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
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.6% 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 25.2 in (640 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.4 sq ft (1.52 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
12%. 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 | 77.7 in (1,974 mm) | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 4.4 in below median |
| Width | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 41.1 in (1,045 mm) | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 2.4 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 52.5 in (1,334 mm) | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | 3.9 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.3 in (795 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
Yamaha FZS dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 77.8 in (1,975 mm) | 30.3 in (770 mm) | 41.1 in (1,045 mm) | 52.6 in (1,335 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2017 | 77.7 in (1,973 mm) | — | — | 52.5 in (1,334 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha FZS dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha FZS seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha FZS have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 52.5 in (1,334 mm), giving the Yamaha FZS a very short wheelbase for its category. 3.9 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.6% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha FZS have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha FZS compact or large?
The representative overall length is 77.7 in (1,974 mm), making the Yamaha FZS very compact for its category. 4.4 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.4 sq ft (1.52 m²).
What do the Yamaha FZS width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 41.1 in (1,045 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha FZS dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 77.8 in (1,975 mm) in 2009 to 77.7 in (1,973 mm) in 2017, a change of 0.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.