Yamaha YZ250F Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Yamaha YZ250F 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 50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 51.4 in (1,306 mm), wheelbase 57.7 in (1,466 mm) to 58.1 in (1,476 mm), seat height 38 in (965 mm) to 39 in (991 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.8 in (325 mm) to 14.9 in (378 mm).

Yamaha YZ250F 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
50.4 in (1,280 mm) to 51.4 in (1,306 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.7 in (1,466 mm) to 58.1 in (1,476 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
38 in (965 mm) to 39 in (991 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
12.8 in (325 mm) to 14.9 in (378 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.

Length85.3 in (2,166 mm)
Observed category range: 71.6 in (1,818 mm) to 86.5 in (2,196 mm)
Width32.5 in (826 mm)
Observed category range: 29.8 in (758 mm) to 33.5 in (850 mm)
Height50.6 in (1,285 mm)
Observed category range: 42.1 in (1,070 mm) to 51.8 in (1,316 mm)
Wheelbase58.1 in (1,476 mm)
Observed category range: 49.4 in (1,255 mm) to 58.9 in (1,496 mm)
Seat height38.2 in (970 mm)
Observed category range: 31.1 in (790 mm) to 39.4 in (1,000 mm)
Clearance13.2 in (335 mm)
Observed category range: 11.6 in (295 mm) to 15.4 in (391 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length59th percentile
This model
85.3 in (2,166 mm)
Category median
85.3 in (2,166 mm)
0 in above the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Width52nd percentile
This model
32.5 in (826 mm)
Category median
32.5 in (826 mm)
About the same as the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Height43rd percentile
This model
50.6 in (1,285 mm)
Category median
50.7 in (1,288 mm)
0.1 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Wheelbase55th percentile
This model
58.1 in (1,476 mm)
Category median
58.1 in (1,476 mm)
About the same as the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Seat height43rd percentile
This model
38.2 in (970 mm)
Category median
38.2 in (971 mm)
0 in below the category median from 22 comparable Yamaha models.
Clearance25th percentile
This model
13.2 in (335 mm)
Category median
14 in (356 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 22 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

2008-2009 baseline85.1 in (2,162 mm)
2010-201185 in (2,159 mm)-0.1 in vs baseline
2012-201485.4 in (2,169 mm)0.3 in vs baseline
2015-201885.2 in (2,164 mm)0.1 in vs baseline
2019-202385.6 in (2,174 mm)0.5 in vs baseline

Overall height

2008-2009 baseline51.2 in (1,300 mm)
2010-201151.3 in (1,303 mm)0.1 in vs baseline
2012-201451.4 in (1,306 mm)0.2 in vs baseline
2015-201850.4 in (1,280 mm)-0.8 in vs baseline
2019-202350.6 in (1,285 mm)-0.6 in vs baseline

Wheelbase

2008-2009 baseline57.8 in (1,468 mm)
2010-201157.7 in (1,466 mm)-0.1 in vs baseline
2012-202358.1 in (1,476 mm)0.3 in vs baseline

Seat height

2008-2009 baseline38.8 in (986 mm)
2010-201138.9 in (988 mm)0.1 in vs baseline
2012-201439 in (991 mm)0.2 in vs baseline
2015-202038 in (965 mm)-0.8 in vs baseline
2021-202338.2 in (970 mm)-0.6 in vs baseline

Ground clearance

2008-2009 baseline14.6 in (371 mm)
2010-201114.8 in (376 mm)0.2 in vs baseline
2012-201414.9 in (378 mm)0.3 in vs baseline
2015-201812.8 in (325 mm)-1.8 in vs baseline
2019-202313.2 in (335 mm)-1.4 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 38.2 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.9% 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 (1.79 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

22.7%. 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 85.3 in (2,166 mm) 85.3 in (2,166 mm) 0 in above median
Width 32.5 in (826 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) About the same as median
Height 50.6 in (1,285 mm) 50.7 in (1,288 mm) 0.1 in below median
Wheelbase 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) About the same as median
Seat height 38.2 in (970 mm) 38.2 in (971 mm) 0 in below median
Ground clearance 13.2 in (335 mm) 14 in (356 mm) 0.8 in below median

Yamaha YZ250F dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2008 85.1 in (2,162 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 57.8 in (1,468 mm) 38.8 in (986 mm) 14.6 in (371 mm)
2009 85.1 in (2,162 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.2 in (1,300 mm) 57.8 in (1,468 mm) 38.8 in (986 mm) 14.6 in (371 mm)
2010 85 in (2,159 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.3 in (1,303 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38.9 in (988 mm) 14.8 in (376 mm)
2011 85 in (2,159 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.3 in (1,303 mm) 57.7 in (1,466 mm) 38.9 in (988 mm) 14.8 in (376 mm)
2012 85.4 in (2,169 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.4 in (1,306 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 39 in (991 mm) 14.9 in (378 mm)
2013 85.4 in (2,169 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.4 in (1,306 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 39 in (991 mm) 14.9 in (378 mm)
2014 85.4 in (2,169 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 51.4 in (1,306 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 39 in (991 mm) 14.9 in (378 mm)
2015 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2016 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2017 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2018 85.2 in (2,164 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.4 in (1,280 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 12.8 in (325 mm)
2019 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.6 in (1,285 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
2020 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.6 in (1,285 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38 in (965 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
2021 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.6 in (1,285 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38.2 in (970 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
2022 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.6 in (1,285 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38.2 in (970 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)
2023 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 32.5 in (826 mm) 50.6 in (1,285 mm) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) 38.2 in (970 mm) 13.2 in (335 mm)

Yamaha YZ250F dimensions FAQ

Is the Yamaha YZ250F seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 38.2 in (970 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0 in below the category median.

Does the Yamaha YZ250F have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 58.1 in (1,476 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ250F a wheelbase around the category middle. About the same as the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.9% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ250F have?

The representative ground clearance is 13.2 in (335 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.8 in below the category median.

Is the Yamaha YZ250F compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85.3 in (2,166 mm), making the Yamaha YZ250F around the middle of its category for overall length. 0 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.3 sq ft (1.79 m²).

What do the Yamaha YZ250F width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 32.5 in (826 mm) and representative height is 50.6 in (1,285 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is around typical category height.

Did the Yamaha YZ250F dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in ground clearance: decreased from 14.6 in (371 mm) in 2008-2009 to 12.8 in (325 mm) in 2015-2018, a change of 1.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.