Kawasaki Z 1000 Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Z 1000 motorcycle dimensions for 1976-2006 is width 30.3 in (770 mm), height 41.5 in (1,054 mm), wheelbase 55.9 in (1,420 mm), seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Kawasaki Z 1000 dimensions at a glance

Overall width
30.3 in (770 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
41.5 in (1,054 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
55.9 in (1,420 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.3 in (820 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.7 in (145 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.

Width30.3 in (770 mm)
Observed category range: 30.1 in (765 mm) to 34.1 in (865 mm)
Height41.5 in (1,054 mm)
Observed category range: 40.7 in (1,035 mm) to 46.9 in (1,191 mm)
Wheelbase55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Observed category range: 45.3 in (1,150 mm) to 62.4 in (1,585 mm)
Seat height32.3 in (820 mm)
Observed category range: 29.1 in (740 mm) to 33.1 in (840 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (124 mm) to 6.9 in (175 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Width17th percentile
This model
30.3 in (770 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 9 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height22nd percentile
This model
41.5 in (1,054 mm)
Category median
42.3 in (1,075 mm)
0.8 in below the category median from 9 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase35th percentile
This model
55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Category median
57.7 in (1,465 mm)
1.8 in below the category median from 13 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height83rd percentile
This model
32.3 in (820 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
0.8 in above the category median from 12 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance73rd percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.1 in (130 mm)
0.6 in above the category median from 11 comparable Kawasaki models.

Dimension changes by model year

The comparable supplied dimensions do not show a meaningful model-year change.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 32.3 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Clearance / wheelbase

10.2%. 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
Width 30.3 in (770 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 0.8 in below median
Height 41.5 in (1,054 mm) 42.3 in (1,075 mm) 0.8 in below median
Wheelbase 55.9 in (1,420 mm) 57.7 in (1,465 mm) 1.8 in below median
Seat height 32.3 in (820 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 0.8 in above median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.1 in (130 mm) 0.6 in above median

Kawasaki Z 1000 dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2003 55.9 in (1,420 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm)
2004 55.9 in (1,420 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2005 30.3 in (770 mm) 41.5 in (1,054 mm) 55.9 in (1,420 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)
2006 55.9 in (1,420 mm) 32.3 in (820 mm)

Kawasaki Z 1000 dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.3 in (820 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 0.8 in above the category median.

Does the Kawasaki Z 1000 have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 55.9 in (1,420 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z 1000 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.8 in below the category median.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z 1000 have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.6 in above the category median.

What do the Kawasaki Z 1000 width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 30.3 in (770 mm) and representative height is 41.5 in (1,054 mm). The width is very narrow for its category. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.

Did the Kawasaki Z 1000 dimensions change much by year?

Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Z 1000?

The main listed figures are wheelbase 55.9 in (1,420 mm), seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10.2%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.