The Yamaha YZ85 LW motorcycle dimensions for 2007-2010 is length 71.6 in (1,818 mm) to 71.7 in (1,821 mm), width 29.8 in (758 mm) to 30.9 in (785 mm), height 45.7 in (1,161 mm), wheelbase 49.4 in (1,255 mm) to 49.5 in (1,257 mm), seat height 34 in (864 mm), and the ground clearance is 13.8 in (351 mm).
Yamaha YZ85 LW 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
Wheelbase
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 34 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
69% 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 22.2 in (563 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 14.8 sq ft (1.38 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
28%. 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 | 71.6 in (1,818 mm) | 85.3 in (2,166 mm) | 13.7 in below median |
| Width | 29.8 in (758 mm) | 32.5 in (826 mm) | 2.7 in below median |
| Height | 45.7 in (1,161 mm) | 50.7 in (1,288 mm) | 5 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 58.1 in (1,476 mm) | 8.7 in below median |
| Seat height | 34 in (864 mm) | 38.2 in (971 mm) | 4.2 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in (351 mm) | 14 in (356 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
Yamaha YZ85 LW dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 71.6 in (1,818 mm) | 29.8 in (758 mm) | 45.7 in (1,161 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 34 in (864 mm) | 13.8 in (351 mm) |
| 2008 | 71.6 in (1,818 mm) | 29.8 in (758 mm) | 45.7 in (1,161 mm) | 49.4 in (1,255 mm) | 34 in (864 mm) | 13.8 in (351 mm) |
| 2010 | 71.7 in (1,821 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 45.7 in (1,161 mm) | 49.5 in (1,257 mm) | 34 in (864 mm) | 13.8 in (351 mm) |
Yamaha YZ85 LW dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZ85 LW seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 34 in (864 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 4.2 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZ85 LW have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 49.4 in (1,255 mm), giving the Yamaha YZ85 LW a very short wheelbase for its category. 8.7 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZ85 LW have?
The representative ground clearance is 13.8 in (351 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZ85 LW compact or large?
The representative overall length is 71.6 in (1,818 mm), making the Yamaha YZ85 LW very compact for its category. 13.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 14.8 sq ft (1.38 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZ85 LW width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 29.8 in (758 mm) and representative height is 45.7 in (1,161 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Yamaha YZ85 LW dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: increased from 29.8 in (758 mm) in 2007-2008 to 30.9 in (785 mm) in 2010, a change of 1.1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.