Yamaha WR450F Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha WR450F motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2025 is length 85 in (2,159 mm) to 85.6 in (2,174 mm), width 32.5 in (826 mm), height 50 in (1,270 mm) to 51.2 in (1,300 mm), wheelbase 57.7 in (1,466 mm) to 58.5 in (1,486 mm), seat height 37.6 in (955 mm) to 38.6 in (980 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.6 in (320 mm) to 14.4 in (366 mm).

Yamaha WR450F dimensions at a glance

Overall length
85 in (2,159 mm) to 85.6 in (2,174 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
32.5 in (826 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
50 in (1,270 mm) to 51.2 in (1,300 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.7 in (1,466 mm) to 58.5 in (1,486 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
37.6 in (955 mm) to 38.6 in (980 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
12.6 in (320 mm) to 14.4 in (366 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.

Length85.6 in (2,174 mm)
Observed category range: 51.4 in (1,306 mm) to 89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Width32.5 in (826 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 38.6 in (980 mm)
Height50.2 in (1,275 mm)
Observed category range: 31.3 in (795 mm) to 58.1 in (1,477 mm)
Wheelbase58.3 in (1,481 mm)
Observed category range: 36.4 in (925 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Seat height38 in (965 mm)
Observed category range: 21.9 in (556 mm) to 39.3 in (998 mm)
Clearance12.8 in (325 mm)
Observed category range: 5.3 in (135 mm) to 15.5 in (393 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length73rd percentile
This model
85.6 in (2,174 mm)
Category median
83.1 in (2,110 mm)
2.5 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.
Width61st percentile
This model
32.5 in (826 mm)
Category median
32.3 in (820 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 68 comparable Yamaha models.
Height78th percentile
This model
50.2 in (1,275 mm)
Category median
45.7 in (1,160 mm)
4.5 in above the category median from 67 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase81st percentile
This model
58.3 in (1,481 mm)
Category median
54.5 in (1,384 mm)
3.8 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height88th percentile
This model
38 in (965 mm)
Category median
33.7 in (855 mm)
4.3 in above the category median from 73 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance81st percentile
This model
12.8 in (325 mm)
Category median
10.9 in (278 mm)
1.9 in above the category median from 70 comparable Yamaha models.

Dimension changes by model year

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

Overall length

2008-2011 baseline85.6 in (2,174 mm)
2013-201585 in (2,159 mm)-0.6 in vs baseline
2016-201885.2 in (2,165 mm)-0.4 in vs baseline

Overall height

2008-2010 baseline51 in (1,295 mm)
201151.2 in (1,300 mm)0.2 in vs baseline
2013-201550.2 in (1,275 mm)-0.8 in vs baseline
2016-201850.4 in (1,280 mm)-0.6 in vs baseline
2019-202350 in (1,270 mm)-1 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2008-2011 baseline58.5 in (1,486 mm)
2013-201957.7 in (1,466 mm)-0.8 in vs baseline
2020-202358.3 in (1,481 mm)-0.2 in vs baseline

Seat height

2008-2011 baseline38.6 in (980 mm)
2013-201537.8 in (960 mm)-0.8 in vs baseline
2016-201938 in (965 mm)-0.6 in vs baseline
2020-202337.6 in (955 mm)-1 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2008-2011 baseline14.4 in (366 mm)
2013-201513.2 in (335 mm)-1.2 in vs baseline
2016-201812.8 in (325 mm)-1.6 in vs baseline
2019-202312.6 in (320 mm)-1.8 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 38 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.1% 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 27.3 in (693 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.3 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

22.2%. 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 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 83.1 in (2,110 mm) 2.5 in above median
Width 32.5 in (826 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 0.2 in above median
Height 50.2 in (1,275 mm) 45.7 in (1,160 mm) 4.5 in above median
Wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 54.5 in (1,384 mm) 3.8 in above median
Seat height 38 in (965 mm) 33.7 in (855 mm) 4.3 in above median
Ground clearance 12.8 in (325 mm) 10.9 in (278 mm) 1.9 in above median

Yamaha WR450F dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2008 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51 in (1,295 mm) 58.5 in (1,486 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 14.4 in (366 mm)
2009 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51 in (1,295 mm) 58.5 in (1,486 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 14.4 in (366 mm)
2010 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51 in (1,295 mm) 58.5 in (1,486 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 14.4 in (366 mm)
2011 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 58.5 in (1,486 mm) 38.6 in (980 mm) 14.4 in (366 mm)
2013 85 in (2,159 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.2 in (1,275 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 37.8 in (960 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
2014 85 in (2,159 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.2 in (1,275 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 37.8 in (960 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
2015 85 in (2,159 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.2 in (1,275 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 37.8 in (960 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
2016 85.2 in (2,165 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2017 85.2 in (2,165 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2018 85.2 in (2,165 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2019 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50 in (1,270 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)
2020 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50 in (1,270 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)
2021 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50 in (1,270 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)
2022 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50 in (1,270 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)
2023 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50 in (1,270 mm) 58.3 in (1,481 mm) 37.6 in (955 mm) 12.6 in (320 mm)

Yamaha WR450F dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha WR450F seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 38 in (965 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 4.3 in above the category median.

Does the Yamaha WR450F have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,481 mm), giving the Yamaha WR450F one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3.8 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.1% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha WR450F have?

The representative ground clearance is 12.8 in (325 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 1.9 in above the category median.

Is the Yamaha WR450F compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85.6 in (2,174 mm), making the Yamaha WR450F longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.8 m²).

What do the Yamaha WR450F width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.5 in (826 mm) and representative height is 50.2 in (1,275 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.

Did the Yamaha WR450F dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: decreased from 14.4 in (366 mm) in 2008-2011 to 12.6 in (320 mm) in 2019-2023, a change of 1.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.