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

The Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition motorcycle dimensions for 2013 is length 82.5 in (2,096 mm), width 31.7 in (805 mm), height 42.7 in (1,085 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm).

Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition dimensions at a glance

Overall length
82.5 in (2,096 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
31.7 in (805 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
42.7 in (1,085 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.1 in (815 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.

Length82.5 in (2,096 mm)
Observed category range: 61.2 in (1,554 mm) to 100.8 in (2,560 mm)
Width31.7 in (805 mm)
Observed category range: 23.4 in (594 mm) to 47.4 in (1,204 mm)
Height42.7 in (1,085 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 61 in (1,550 mm)
Wheelbase56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Observed category range: 33.9 in (861 mm) to 68.3 in (1,735 mm)
Seat height32.1 in (815 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.

Length48th percentile
This model
82.5 in (2,096 mm)
Category median
82.7 in (2,100 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 127 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width54th percentile
This model
31.7 in (805 mm)
Category median
31.5 in (800 mm)
0.2 in above the category median from 123 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height23rd percentile
This model
42.7 in (1,085 mm)
Category median
44.7 in (1,135 mm)
2 in below the category median from 125 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase55th percentile
This model
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Category median
56.3 in (1,430 mm)
0.4 in above the category median from 150 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height57th percentile
This model
32.1 in (815 mm)
Category median
31.7 in (805 mm)
0.4 in above 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 32.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.7% 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 25.8 in (656 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 18.2 sq ft (1.69 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.7%. 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 82.5 in (2,096 mm) 82.7 in (2,100 mm) 0.2 in below median
Width 31.7 in (805 mm) 31.5 in (800 mm) 0.2 in above median
Height 42.7 in (1,085 mm) 44.7 in (1,135 mm) 2 in below median
Wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 0.4 in above median
Seat height 32.1 in (815 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 0.4 in above median
Ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm) 6.1 in (155 mm) 0.6 in below median

Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2013 82.5 in (2,096 mm) 31.7 in (805 mm) 42.7 in (1,085 mm) 56.7 in (1,440 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 5.5 in (140 mm)

Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.1 in (815 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.4 in above the category median.

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

The representative wheelbase is 56.7 in (1,440 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition a wheelbase around the category middle. 0.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.7% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition 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 Z 1000 ABS Special Edition compact or large?

The representative overall length is 82.5 in (2,096 mm), making the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 18.2 sq ft (1.69 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 31.7 in (805 mm) and representative height is 42.7 in (1,085 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is lower than most comparable Kawasaki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Z 1000 ABS Special Edition?

The main listed figures are overall length 82.5 in (2,096 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 32.1 in (815 mm), and ground clearance 5.5 in (140 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.7%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.