The Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 87.4 in (2,220 mm), width 32.7 in (830 mm), height 46.5 in (1,180 mm), wheelbase 59.3 in (1,505 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm).
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
67.8% 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 28.1 in (715 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.8 sq ft (1.84 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
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 | 87.4 in (2,220 mm) | 82.7 in (2,100 mm) | 4.7 in above median |
| Width | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Height | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 1.8 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | About the same as median |
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 87.4 in (2,220 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) | 46.5 in (1,180 mm) | 59.3 in (1,505 mm) | — | 6.1 in (155 mm) |
Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD dimensions FAQ
Does the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 59.3 in (1,505 mm), giving the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 3 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.1 in (155 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.4 in (2,220 mm), making the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 4.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.8 sq ft (1.84 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.7 in (830 mm) and representative height is 46.5 in (1,180 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD?
The main listed figures are overall length 87.4 in (2,220 mm), wheelbase 59.3 in (1,505 mm), and ground clearance 6.1 in (155 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.