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

The Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer motorcycle dimensions for 2011 is length 82.9 in (2,105 mm), width 31.1 in (790 mm), height 46.1 in (1,170 mm), wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm), seat height 32.4 in (822 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm).

Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer dimensions at a glance

Overall length
82.9 in (2,105 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
31.1 in (790 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
46.1 in (1,170 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
Seat height
32.4 in (822 mm)
rider seat height
Ground clearance
5.3 in (135 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.

Length82.9 in (2,105 mm)
Observed category range: 79.9 in (2,029 mm) to 89.4 in (2,271 mm)
Width31.1 in (790 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (700 mm) to 39.4 in (1,001 mm)
Height46.1 in (1,170 mm)
Observed category range: 45.1 in (1,145 mm) to 58.7 in (1,491 mm)
Wheelbase56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Observed category range: 55.5 in (1,410 mm) to 65.6 in (1,666 mm)
Seat height32.4 in (822 mm)
Observed category range: 28.7 in (729 mm) to 33.3 in (846 mm)
Clearance5.3 in (135 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (124 mm) to 6.7 in (170 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length20th percentile
This model
82.9 in (2,105 mm)
Category median
85.6 in (2,174 mm)
2.7 in below the category median from 23 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width55th percentile
This model
31.1 in (790 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
About the same as the category median from 22 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height16th percentile
This model
46.1 in (1,170 mm)
Category median
49.6 in (1,260 mm)
3.5 in below the category median from 22 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase33rd percentile
This model
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Category median
58.3 in (1,480 mm)
1.4 in below the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.
Seat height62nd percentile
This model
32.4 in (822 mm)
Category median
32.1 in (815 mm)
0.3 in above the category median from 30 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance57th percentile
This model
5.3 in (135 mm)
Category median
5.2 in (132 mm)
0.1 in above the category median from 22 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Seat height feel

About 32.4 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.

Wheelbase / length

68.6% 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 26 in (660 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.3%. 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 82.9 in (2,105 mm) 85.6 in (2,174 mm) 2.7 in below median
Width 31.1 in (790 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) About the same as median
Height 46.1 in (1,170 mm) 49.6 in (1,260 mm) 3.5 in below median
Wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 58.3 in (1,480 mm) 1.4 in below median
Seat height 32.4 in (822 mm) 32.1 in (815 mm) 0.3 in above median
Ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm) 5.2 in (132 mm) 0.1 in above median

Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
2011 82.9 in (2,105 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 46.1 in (1,170 mm) 56.9 in (1,445 mm) 32.4 in (822 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm)

Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer dimensions FAQ

Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer seat height low or tall?

The representative seat height is 32.4 in (822 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.3 in above the category median.

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

The representative wheelbase is 56.9 in (1,445 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.6% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.3 in (135 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer compact or large?

The representative overall length is 82.9 in (2,105 mm), making the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer very compact for its category. 2.7 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX Tourer width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 31.1 in (790 mm) and representative height is 46.1 in (1,170 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is very low overall for its category.

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

The main listed figures are overall length 82.9 in (2,105 mm), wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm), seat height 32.4 in (822 mm), and ground clearance 5.3 in (135 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.3%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.