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
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
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.