Kawasaki GPZ 900 R Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki GPZ 900 R motorcycle dimensions for 1984-1992 is length 86.6 in (2,200 mm), wheelbase 56.1 in (1,425 mm) to 58.9 in (1,495 mm), and the seat height 29.9 in (760 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm).

Kawasaki GPZ 900 R dimensions at a glance

Overall length
86.6 in (2,200 mm)
nose to tail
Wheelbase
56.1 in (1,425 mm) to 58.9 in (1,495 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
29.9 in (760 mm) to 30.7 in (780 mm)
rider seat height

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.

Length86.6 in (2,200 mm)
Observed category range: 79.9 in (2,029 mm) to 89.4 in (2,271 mm)
Wheelbase57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Observed category range: 55.5 in (1,410 mm) to 65.6 in (1,666 mm)
Seat height30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 33.3 in (846 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length67th percentile
This model
86.6 in (2,200 mm)
Category median
85.6 in (2,174 mm)
1 in above the category median from 23 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase42nd percentile
This model
57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Category median
58.3 in (1,480 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height5th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
1.8 in below the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.

Wheelbase

1984 baseline56.1 in (1,425 mm)
198958.9 in (1,495 mm)2.8 in vs baseline

Seat height

1984 baseline29.9 in (760 mm)
198930.7 in (780 mm)0.8 in vs baseline

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 30.3 in — a very low seat height for its category. 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 27.8 in (705 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

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
Overall length 86.6 in (2,200 mm) 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 1 in above median
Wheelbase 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 58.3 in (1,480 mm) 0.8 in below median
Seat height 30.3 in (770 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 1.8 in below median

Kawasaki GPZ 900 R dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1984 56.1 in (1,425 mm) 29.9 in (760 mm)
1989 86.6 in (2,200 mm) 58.9 in (1,495 mm) 30.7 in (780 mm)

Kawasaki GPZ 900 R dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 30.3 in (770 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.8 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 57.5 in (1,460 mm), giving the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.8 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.

Is the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R compact or large?

The representative overall length is 86.6 in (2,200 mm), making the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 1 in above the category median.

Did the Kawasaki GPZ 900 R dimensions change much by year?

The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: increased from 56.1 in (1,425 mm) in 1984 to 58.9 in (1,495 mm) in 1989, a change of 2.8 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.