The Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD motorcycle dimensions for 1979 is length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 54 in (1,371 mm), and the ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm).
Kawasaki KZ 400 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
65.9% 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 27.9 in (709 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.1%. 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 |
| Wheelbase | 54 in (1,371 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 2.3 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) | 6.1 in (155 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | — | — | 54 in (1,371 mm) | — | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD dimensions FAQ
Does the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54 in (1,371 mm), giving the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 2.3 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 65.9% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD have?
The representative ground clearance is 4.9 in (125 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 1.2 in below the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.8 in below the category median.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KZ 400 LTD?
The main listed figures are overall length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), wheelbase 54 in (1,371 mm), and ground clearance 4.9 in (125 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.1%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.