Kawasaki Z 1100 GP Dimensions (Length, Width & Seat Height)

The Kawasaki Z 1100 GP motorcycle dimensions for 1982 is length 89.2 in (2,265 mm), width 30.9 in (785 mm), height 49.8 in (1,265 mm), wheelbase 60.6 in (1,540 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).

Kawasaki Z 1100 GP dimensions at a glance

Overall length
89.2 in (2,265 mm)
nose to tail
Overall width
30.9 in (785 mm)
widest listed point
Overall height
49.8 in (1,265 mm)
overall listed height
Wheelbase
60.6 in (1,540 mm)
axle-to-axle distance
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.

Length89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Observed category range: 66.9 in (1,699 mm) to 89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Width30.9 in (785 mm)
Observed category range: 27.6 in (700 mm) to 34.1 in (865 mm)
Height49.8 in (1,265 mm)
Observed category range: 39.6 in (1,006 mm) to 49.8 in (1,265 mm)
Wheelbase60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Observed category range: 46.3 in (1,176 mm) to 60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)
Observed category range: 4.9 in (125 mm) to 7.3 in (185 mm)

Compared with the category median

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

Length99th percentile
This model
89.2 in (2,265 mm)
Category median
81.5 in (2,070 mm)
7.7 in above the category median from 45 comparable Kawasaki models.
Width43rd percentile
This model
30.9 in (785 mm)
Category median
31.1 in (790 mm)
0.2 in below the category median from 45 comparable Kawasaki models.
Height99th percentile
This model
49.8 in (1,265 mm)
Category median
41.9 in (1,065 mm)
7.9 in above the category median from 44 comparable Kawasaki models.
Wheelbase99th percentile
This model
60.6 in (1,540 mm)
Category median
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
4.1 in above the category median from 49 comparable Kawasaki models.
Clearance51st percentile
This model
5.7 in (145 mm)
Category median
5.7 in (145 mm)
About the same as the category median from 42 comparable Kawasaki models.

Useful dimension ratios

Wheelbase / length

68% 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 28.5 in (725 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.

Bounding-box footprint

About 19.1 sq ft (1.78 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.

Clearance / wheelbase

9.4%. 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 89.2 in (2,265 mm) 81.5 in (2,070 mm) 7.7 in above median
Width 30.9 in (785 mm) 31.1 in (790 mm) 0.2 in below median
Height 49.8 in (1,265 mm) 41.9 in (1,065 mm) 7.9 in above median
Wheelbase 60.6 in (1,540 mm) 56.5 in (1,435 mm) 4.1 in above median
Ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm) About the same as median

Kawasaki Z 1100 GP dimensions by year

Year Length Width Height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance
1982 89.2 in (2,265 mm) 30.9 in (785 mm) 49.8 in (1,265 mm) 60.6 in (1,540 mm) 5.7 in (145 mm)

Kawasaki Z 1100 GP dimensions FAQ

Does the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP have a short or long wheelbase?

The representative wheelbase is 60.6 in (1,540 mm), giving the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP one of the longest wheelbases in its category. 4.1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68% of overall length.

How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP have?

The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.

Is the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP compact or large?

The representative overall length is 89.2 in (2,265 mm), making the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 7.7 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.1 sq ft (1.78 m²).

What do the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP width and height suggest?

Its representative width is 30.9 in (785 mm) and representative height is 49.8 in (1,265 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is among the tallest comparable Kawasaki models.

What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki Z 1100 GP?

The main listed figures are overall length 89.2 in (2,265 mm), wheelbase 60.6 in (1,540 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 9.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.