The Yamaha YZ250FX motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2025 is length 85.2 in (2,164 mm) to 85.6 in (2,174 mm), width 32.5 in (826 mm), height 50 in (1,270 mm) to 50.4 in (1,280 mm), wheelbase 57.7 in (1,466 mm) to 58.3 in (1,481 mm), seat height 37.6 in (955 mm) to 38 in (965 mm), and the ground clearance is 12.6 in (320 mm) to 12.8 in (325 mm).
Yamaha YZ250FX 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 height
Wheelbase
Seat height
Ground clearance
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
67.7% 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 27.5 in (698 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.2 sq ft (1.79 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 | 85.2 in (2,164 mm) | 83.1 in (2,110 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
| Width | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Height | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 45.7 in (1,160 mm) | 4.7 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 57.7 in (1,466 mm) | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) | 3.2 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 YZ250FX dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 85.2 in (2,164 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) |
| 2016 | 85.2 in (2,164 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 (2,164 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 (2,164 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 | 85.2 in (2,164 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) |
| 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) | 50.4 in (1,280 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) | 50.4 in (1,280 mm) | 58.3 in (1,481 mm) | 37.6 in (955 mm) | 12.6 in (320 mm) |
Yamaha YZ250FX dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZ250FX 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 YZ250FX have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 57.7 in (1,466 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ250FX a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 3.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.7% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ250FX 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 YZ250FX compact or large?
The representative overall length is 85.2 in (2,164 mm), making the Yamaha YZ250FX longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 2.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.2 sq ft (1.79 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZ250FX width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.5 in (826 mm) and representative height is 50.4 in (1,280 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is among the tallest comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YZ250FX dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 57.7 in (1,466 mm) in 2015-2019 to 58.3 in (1,481 mm) in 2020-2023, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.