Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), width 31.9 in (810 mm), height 46.5 in (1,180 mm), wheelbase 54.7 in (1,390 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD dimensions at a glance

Overall length
81.9 in (2,080 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
31.9 in (810 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
46.5 in (1,180 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
54.7 in (1,390 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Ground clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
lowest listed clearance

Dimension charts

Position within similar Kawasaki models

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

Length81.9 in (2,080 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width31.9 in (810 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height46.5 in (1,180 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase54.7 in (1,390 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Clearance5.5 in (140 mm)
Observed category range: 4.5 in (114 mm) to 13.6 in (345 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length42nd percentile
This model
81.9 in (2,080 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width56th percentile
This model
31.9 in (810 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height70th percentile
This model
46.5 in (1,180 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
1.8 in above the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase29th percentile
This model
54.7 in (1,390 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
1.6 in below the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance31st percentile
This model
5.5 in (140 mm)
Category median
6.1 in (155 mm)
0.6 in below the category median from 120 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Wheelbase / length

66.8% 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 27.2 in (690 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 18.1 sq ft (1.68 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

10.1%. 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 81.9 in (2,080 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 0.8 in below median
Width 31.9 in (810 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 0.4 in above median
Height 46.5 in (1,180 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 1.8 in above median
Wheelbase 54.7 in (1,390 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 1.6 in below median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1979 81.9 in (2,080 mm) 31.9 in (810 mm) 46.5 in (1,180 mm) 54.7 in (1,390 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD dimensions FAQ

Does the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 54.7 in (1,390 mm), giving the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.8% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is lower-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in below the category median.

Is the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD compact or large?

The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.8 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.1 sq ft (1.68 m²).

What do the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 31.9 in (810 mm) and representative height is 46.5 in (1,180 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD?

The main listed figures are overall length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 54.7 in (1,390 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.