The Yamaha YZ250 motorcycle dimensions for 2008-2025 is length 84.5 in (2,147 mm) to 86 in (2,184 mm), width 32 in (813 mm) to 32.6 in (828 mm), height 50.8 in (1,290 mm) to 51.4 in (1,306 mm), wheelbase 58.3 in (1,481 mm), seat height 38.2 in (970 mm) to 39.1 in (993 mm), and the ground clearance is 14.2 in (361 mm) to 15 in (381 mm).
Yamaha YZ250 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
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 38.8 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68% 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 27.4 in (696 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
25.3%. 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 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 85.3 in (2,166 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
| Width | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
| Height | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 50.7 in (1,288 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 58.1 in (1,476 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 38.8 in (984 mm) | 38.2 in (971 mm) | 0.5 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 14.7 in (374 mm) | 14 in (356 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
Yamaha YZ250 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2009 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2010 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2011 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2012 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | — | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2013 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2014 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2015 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (828 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 39.1 in (993 mm) | 15 in (381 mm) |
| 2016 | 84.5 in (2,147 mm) | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 51.1 in (1,299 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.4 in (976 mm) | 14.4 in (367 mm) |
| 2017 | 84.5 in (2,147 mm) | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 51.1 in (1,299 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.4 in (976 mm) | 14.4 in (367 mm) |
| 2018 | 84.5 in (2,147 mm) | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 51.1 in (1,299 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.4 in (976 mm) | 14.4 in (367 mm) |
| 2019 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.4 in (976 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2020 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.4 in (976 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2021 | 85.7 in (2,177 mm) | 32.6 in (827 mm) | 51.4 in (1,306 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2022 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32 in (813 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.2 in (970 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
| 2023 | 86 in (2,184 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 50.8 in (1,290 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 38.4 in (975 mm) | 14.2 in (361 mm) |
Yamaha YZ250 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZ250 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 38.8 in (984 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.5 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZ250 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 58.3 in (1,481 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ250 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ250 have?
The representative ground clearance is 14.7 in (374 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.7 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZ250 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.7 in (2,177 mm), making the Yamaha YZ250 longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 0.5 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZ250 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.6 in (828 mm) and representative height is 51.4 in (1,306 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YZ250 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: decreased from 85.7 in (2,177 mm) in 2008-2015 to 84.5 in (2,147 mm) in 2016-2018, a change of 1.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.