The Yamaha Raptor 250R motorcycle dimensions for 2011-2012 is length 64 in (1,626 mm), width 42.1 in (1,069 mm), height 40.9 in (1,039 mm), wheelbase 43.7 in (1,110 mm), seat height 28.7 in (729 mm), and the ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm).
Yamaha Raptor 250R 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 28.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.3% 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 20.3 in (516 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 18.7 sq ft (1.74 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
8.9%. 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 | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 78.1 in (1,984 mm) | 14.1 in below median |
| Width | 42.1 in (1,069 mm) | 45.5 in (1,155 mm) | 3.4 in below median |
| Height | 40.9 in (1,039 mm) | 44.1 in (1,120 mm) | 3.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 43.7 in (1,110 mm) | 48.8 in (1,240 mm) | 5.1 in below median |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 3.9 in (99 mm) | 9.6 in (245 mm) | 5.7 in below median |
Yamaha Raptor 250R dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 42.1 in (1,069 mm) | 40.9 in (1,039 mm) | 43.7 in (1,110 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
| 2012 | 64 in (1,626 mm) | 42.1 in (1,069 mm) | 40.9 in (1,039 mm) | 43.7 in (1,110 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Yamaha Raptor 250R dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha Raptor 250R seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 28.7 in (729 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 4 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha Raptor 250R have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 43.7 in (1,110 mm), giving the Yamaha Raptor 250R a very short wheelbase for its category. 5.1 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha Raptor 250R have?
The representative ground clearance is 3.9 in (99 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 5.7 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha Raptor 250R compact or large?
The representative overall length is 64 in (1,626 mm), making the Yamaha Raptor 250R very compact for its category. 14.1 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.7 sq ft (1.74 m²).
What do the Yamaha Raptor 250R width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 42.1 in (1,069 mm) and representative height is 40.9 in (1,039 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha Raptor 250R 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.