Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 motorcycle dimensions for 1984 is length 85.4 in (2,170 mm), width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 44.5 in (1,130 mm), wheelbase 57.5 in (1,460 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 dimensions at a glance

Overall length
85.4 in (2,170 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
30.3 in (770 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
44.5 in (1,130 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
57.5 in (1,460 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
31.5 in (800 mm)
rider seat height
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.

Length85.4 in (2,170 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height44.5 in (1,130 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height31.5 in (800 mm)
Observed category range: 18.9 in (480 mm) to 38 in (965 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.

Length68th percentile
This model
85.4 in (2,170 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
2.8 in above the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width35th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
1.2 in below the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height48th percentile
This model
44.5 in (1,130 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase67th percentile
This model
57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
1.2 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height45th percentile
This model
31.5 in (800 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 140 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

Seat height feel

About 31.5 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

67.3% 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 in (710 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 18 sq ft (1.67 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.6%. 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 85.4 in (2,170 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 2.8 in above median
Width 30.3 in (770 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 1.2 in below median
Height 44.5 in (1,130 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 0.2 in below median
Wheelbase 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 1.2 in above median
Seat height 31.5 in (800 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 0.2 in below median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1984 85.4 in (2,170 mm) 30.3 in (770 mm) 44.5 in (1,130 mm) 57.5 in (1,460 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 31.5 in (800 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in below the category median.

Does the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 57.5 in (1,460 mm), giving the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.3% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 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 700-A1 compact or large?

The representative overall length is 85.4 in (2,170 mm), making the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 2.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18 sq ft (1.67 m²).

What do the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 44.5 in (1,130 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is around typical category height.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KZ 700-A1?

The main listed figures are overall length 85.4 in (2,170 mm), wheelbase 57.5 in (1,460 mm), seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.6%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.