The Kawasaki GPZ 500 S motorcycle dimensions for 1987-2004 is wheelbase 56.5 in (1,435 mm), and the seat height 30.5 in (775 mm) to 31.5 in (800 mm).
Kawasaki GPZ 500 S dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.5 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 58.3 in (1,480 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.5 in (775 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
Kawasaki GPZ 500 S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 1996 | — | — | — | — | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 56.5 in (1,435 mm) | 30.5 in (775 mm) | — |
Kawasaki GPZ 500 S dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.5 in (775 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.6 in below the category median.
Does the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.5 in (1,435 mm), giving the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.8 in below the category median.
Did the Kawasaki GPZ 500 S dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in seat height: increased from 30.5 in (775 mm) in 1994-1998 to 31.5 in (800 mm) in 1999, a change of 1 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.